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Old May 3, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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power steering issues?

i thing my power steering pump is packing it in. Its not making any noises but my steering is geting very stiff to turn! I have to rev it up to get it to turn! and the fluid level is good. how hard of a job is it to replace it and how much do they cost? 2001 f350 7.3ltr.
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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you might wanna try a fluid flush first. pretty simple job. takes an hour or so.
i don't have the link to give you but i'm sure someone will drop by.
anyway, when you do it make sure you use tranny fluid.
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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ok... you think that might cure the problem? do i just crack a line open and drain the old fluid?
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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Power Steering Fluid Flushing Procedure For F250 Superduty Truck
 
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