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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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front end problems

I have a explorer4x4.Lately in the front end when I'm turning my wheel it feels like the wheel is slipping.Especially when I'm going slow and turning sharp.I jacked the front end up and everything is real tight.I noticed that I have some power steering fluid leaking out.Thats never happened.I also noticed that the fluid isn't circulating while the truck is running.Should it be?I was looking for a new pump and I see that there is a power steering filter.Can anyone tell me what the filter looks like and if that might make a difference.Also the fluid looks real dirty.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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Wheel slipping as in sliding/pushing rather than rolling? Could be an alignment problem or 4WD is engaged. Check tires for edge wear.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Also suck the old PS fluid out with a cheap turkey baster and fill'er up with new while you're there.
 
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