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steering
My 2000 dakota's steering feels like I have no power steering. There is lots of fluid and no obvious sounds that would typically come from power steering problems. Could this be the power steering pump? any ideas?
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It could be the rack and pinion itself. If it is not whining, that is what i would lean towards.
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Try oiling the intermediate shaft ujoints with a penetrant, like PB Blaster. The ujoints get gummed up with grit and can make it feel like power steering has been lost.
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on my truck.....
when i first start it up the steering works fine and no sounds.... but when its at a temp of 70 degrees or more outside and i drive more then 20 mins. or soo...it whines and screams like a lil bithc........and with my 20" rims its damn near impossible to turn the wheel at a dead stop......and ideas?? |
for arie:
CONDITION: DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEEL STICKS OR BINDS POSSIBLE CAUSE / CORRECTION 1. Low fluid level. / 1. Fill to proper level. 2. Tire pressure. / 2. Adjust tire pressure. 3. Steering components (ball joints/tie rod ends). / 3 Inspect and repair as necessary. 4. Loose belt. / 4. Adjust or replace. 5. Low pump pressure. / 5. Pressure test and replace if necessary. 6. Column shaft coupler binding. / 6. Replace coupler. 7. Steering gear worn. / 7. Replace gear. |
loud pedal:
CONDITION: OBJECTIONAL HISS OR WHISTLE POSSIBLE CAUSES / CORRECTION 1. Steering intermediate shaft to dash panel seal. / 1. Check and repair seal at dash panel. 2. Noisy valve in power steering gear. / 2. Replace steering gear. :CHIRP OR SQUEAL 1. Loose belt. / 1. Adjust or replace. :WHINE OR GROWL 1. Low fluid level. / 1. Fill to proper level. 2. Pressure hose in contact with other components. / 2. Reposition hose. 3. Internal pump noise. / 3. Replace pump. remember, as the temperature rises, metals expand and soften. |
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