Hi vanners-

Today I noticed something odd at lunch hour but didn't have time to check it
out.  When parking, the power steering, while seeming to function fine,
started to make some strange groaning sounds.  It did not squeak like the
belt can do... I don't think it was CV joints or suspension related because
it happens instantaneously when moving the steering wheel just slightly,
like 1cm, but before the wheels are actually affected.  So this is probably
something in the hydraulics or the pump?  I will diagnose more thoroughly
over the weekend but was hoping this symptom was familiar to someone so that
I would know what I am up against and what to check for.  If I had to text
the sound, I guess it would be "errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr" more of a creaky
groan than a rumble or squeak.  It is unusual and not typical for my van.

thanks for any words or troubleshooting approaches,

rob in long beach
87 westy