Steering box problem
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Steering box problem
I have a 2004 F250 super duty diesel 4x4 with 45k miles. When starting from a stop-slow speed-turning hard left or right, there is a binding feeling in steering column similar if your 4 wheel drive is engaged and turning on a dry surface. In this case 4 wheel drive is not engaged. A friend looked at the steering box and said the shaft coming out of steering box has a good deal of play??
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we get that topic on here a few times...
usually its just a case of the steering pump not providing enuf assist from idle..
some people report a good solution is to flush and refill the system with synth. fluid...
usually its just a case of the steering pump not providing enuf assist from idle..
some people report a good solution is to flush and refill the system with synth. fluid...
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I suctioned the PS fluid out and refilled with ATF. I drove it for a week and did it again. It made a big difference. Problem is gone and it steers much easier. Also if you have greasable ball joints keep them greased. This wont help if you have the wandering problem though. If you have wandering it may need a redhead gearbox.
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no steering
ever happen to anyone?? My 2007 F350 CC KR lost all steering. Something in the box let go. The steering wheel and shaft turns but nothing in the box. Thank God I stopped the truck w/o hitting anything.
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lost steering
ford did it again no loctite in the steering box causes you to loose steering.Happend to me 08 f250 diesel 30k took it apart myself found the locking screw inside was loose causing you to loose steering.Very scary
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