new steering box too tight
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I replaced my worn and wobbly steering box with a reman from Advance Auto. Moving the truck today in the driveway I noticed that it now takes an excessive amount of effort to move the steering wheel, even in neutral with the engine revving.
Truck is 78 F-150 4x4, power steering. Relatively new pump and hoses, all the linkage turned smooth before changing the steering box.
I am familiar with the little nut and screw that you adjust the tension with, but it came with a paint dob on it and I assumed that it had been pre-set at the factory.
Any suggestions? Could I have installed the pressure and return lines backwards? I am pretty sure they have different size fittings, but its at an angle you can't see very well.
Truck is 78 F-150 4x4, power steering. Relatively new pump and hoses, all the linkage turned smooth before changing the steering box.
I am familiar with the little nut and screw that you adjust the tension with, but it came with a paint dob on it and I assumed that it had been pre-set at the factory.
Any suggestions? Could I have installed the pressure and return lines backwards? I am pretty sure they have different size fittings, but its at an angle you can't see very well.
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If I remember right the fittings are different. You could look in a manual that has some pictures and figure out the line placement. Someone here might be able to look and tell you also.
If your lines are correct the box has a problem and should be returned.
The paint dob is most likely a tamper indicator and if you messed with it they might not warranty it.
If your lines are correct the box has a problem and should be returned.
The paint dob is most likely a tamper indicator and if you messed with it they might not warranty it.
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Danger, Will Robinson, DANGER!
I bought a steering gear that was adjusted improperly and it contaminated the system with metal fragments. Everything had to be replaced.
Did you flush the old fluid out? If the box gets clogged its pretty much history. The symptom is: It turns really hard and slow!? Infact, I would just describe it as if there was no power steering at all.
Sorry!
KingFisher
I bought a steering gear that was adjusted improperly and it contaminated the system with metal fragments. Everything had to be replaced.
Did you flush the old fluid out? If the box gets clogged its pretty much history. The symptom is: It turns really hard and slow!? Infact, I would just describe it as if there was no power steering at all.
Sorry!
KingFisher
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It does turn really hard and slow. And it seems harder to turn it left than right. I have a manual steering car that I've driven for years, and it actually seems more like the power steering on the truck is fighting me than merely a lack of power assist.
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Make sure you have an inline filter in the return line to the pump. Any time you open the PS system install a filter.
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Eric, what's a good filter to use? I imagine a inline filter like you would use for gas with the clear glass etc would be too restrictive for thicker PS fluid (or ATF). Don't recall ever seeing PS filters in the parts stores.
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Wix transmission/PS filter #58964
200 psi working, pressure relieved, magnetic
change yearly or 12000 miles
Ford equivalent filter kit #XC3Z-7B155-AA
filter alone #XC3P-7B155-BA
Use these when you work on a tranny also.
200 psi working, pressure relieved, magnetic
change yearly or 12000 miles
Ford equivalent filter kit #XC3Z-7B155-AA
filter alone #XC3P-7B155-BA
Use these when you work on a tranny also.
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new steering box too tight
Hey Eric,
Where do you get those Wix #58964 inline filters ???
I've checked some local shops here in Indy, and did a Google
search. Also, looked at other threads here at FTE that
mention this filter. Thanks. J.R.
Where do you get those Wix #58964 inline filters ???
I've checked some local shops here in Indy, and did a Google
search. Also, looked at other threads here at FTE that
mention this filter. Thanks. J.R.
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I buy mine at Oreilly's auto parts. They have them on the shelf sometimes but most of the time it has to come from the warehouse.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/
You can find the Ford kits on ebay sometimes.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/
You can find the Ford kits on ebay sometimes.
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Hey Eric,
Found filter at Carquest---an older shop that took time to
look up & cross reference. Their P/N is 85964 and it is direct
replacement made by another company. Cost about $24.
Hope this might help someone who is having difficulty locating
Wix filter... J.R.
Found filter at Carquest---an older shop that took time to
look up & cross reference. Their P/N is 85964 and it is direct
replacement made by another company. Cost about $24.
Hope this might help someone who is having difficulty locating
Wix filter... J.R.
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The last Wix I bought was $17. The last Ford Kits I bought off ebay were $6 ea with shipping.
The part you bought was probably a repackaged Wix filter. The Ford kit parts are definitely Wix units.
Most of the time the clerks have never heard of such a part and you have to insist that they look it up. I get SOOOO tired of clerks that have never heard of something that swear it does not exist. It gets even more fun when they can't find it in the damn computer...
The part you bought was probably a repackaged Wix filter. The Ford kit parts are definitely Wix units.
Most of the time the clerks have never heard of such a part and you have to insist that they look it up. I get SOOOO tired of clerks that have never heard of something that swear it does not exist. It gets even more fun when they can't find it in the damn computer...
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