What would cause a grinding noise every time the steering wheel is turned either left or right - worse in warm weather?

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Check the fluid. If it is full, the pump is worn and eventually will fail but it may last a good while longer. Check the fluid level first though.

answer sounds like wheel bearings are wearing out, or the steering column bearings inside the steering colum

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