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Old Nov 2, 2017 | 02:18 PM
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Steering issue

I have a '94 F-250 with 191k miles, still runs great, but I'm having a steering issue.
I have plenty of PS fluid and the pump sounds ok, when I turn the steering wheel, it feels like it's binding up, the it'll "break free" and operate almost normally.
I can kinda feel something in there when I turn, then it'll start to bind again.
​​​​​​can any on give me a definitive answer to this issue?
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Old Nov 6, 2017 | 08:02 PM
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I would start with checking the front axle U joints. Turn the wheels all the way in either direction. Then reach into the C's and see if each axle turns free.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2017 | 12:26 PM
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I'll second the front axle joints. Jack it up and pop the tie rod off the knuckle, it should turn freely. Left to right like when turning.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 10:36 AM
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Ball joints ok ?
Also, how old is the powersteering fluid ?
 
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