Need help with power steering
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Need help with power steering
I am looking for some advice on how to diagnose my power steering problem. Shortly after buying the truck last year I replaced upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rods and did the front brakes. All were in need of repair. After the repairs were complete I had the front end aligned. After the work was done the steering was much improved from slop and clunk of the worn out front end. Now 6 months down the road the steering is getting progressively stiffer and there is a groaning noise when going around corners. I plan to flush the PS fluid soon. My question is how do properly diagnose a bad pump or bad steering box. Not sure if either is causing the problem. Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Brandon
Thanks, Brandon
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pump. It takes ATF. Flush that and see if it helps. Also is it low, that will cause your problem to.
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Fluid levels are full, will flush maybe Sunday, if I get time. If that doesn't help, and steering is still stiff and groans going around corners, how would I diagnose whether its the pump or gear box causing the problem. Thanks.
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Often the pump is noisy itself. Have someone turn the wheels back and forth in your driveway while you listen to the pump with a stethoscope (or long stick held up to your ear). I've never heard a steering box moan - only pumps. I'd vote for the pump.
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