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Old 05-07-2011, 09:24 AM
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i noticed that my power steering was starting to get tough so i replaced the power steering pump and put new o rings and a seal in the vaccum pump. but it is still hard to steer i did the bleeding process like my chiltons manual says. it said to fill it up and start it and keep working it back and forth. any sugestions? i did flush out all the old black fluid. and i have no leaks
 
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Old 05-08-2011, 08:26 AM
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I do not know if you have a 4x4 or bigger tires like I do, but I can not turn the tires in some cases in a complete stopped position on my truck. Not the best thing when I have my pull travel trailer on the truck.
 
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Old 05-09-2011, 07:54 PM
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most reman steering boxes are junk. I went through 4 before I finally broke down and bought a brand new psc.
 
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Old 05-09-2011, 08:13 PM
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did you have the front tires on the ground cause i know when i had to bleed my power steering i jacked up the front end so i could turn the wheels easier dont know if that helps at all but just thought id throw it out there
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 08:39 AM
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well i found out what was wrong after replacing my power steering pump and my steering gear box and $250 later. come to find out it was a damn $40 steering stabilizer the stabilizer had locked up internally and when i took it off the pickup i couldn't get it to move, talk about frustrating.
 
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