power steering problems
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From: Thousand Oaks, CA
power steering problems
last week i greased all the balljoints in the steering and now the steering is so loose that i can spin the wheel effortlessly with my finger lock to lock. i dont think greasing the balljoints has anything to do with this because i have done it a hundred times before with out this happening. also when i am turning a corner the truck will not straiten it self out like it is supposed to do, i have to do it myself. it seems like the pump wont return the tires to center. i hope you guys understand what i am describing here because this thing is steering like a 40 year old caddy on ice.
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From: Thousand Oaks, CA
Originally Posted by mueckster
Sounds like a problem in the steering box. The fluid may be bypassing inside. How's the backlash on the steering box? Does the steering wheel feel excessively loose or tight?
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The pump does not return the tires to center. It's done with Caster. That's the tilt front to rear of the upper B-joint to the lower b-joint.
You have something worn out or binding in the steering and/or the suspension. It's possible for the pump to be holding it back from returning to center tho.
You have something worn out or binding in the steering and/or the suspension. It's possible for the pump to be holding it back from returning to center tho.
