I have a 2000 ram 1500 5.9.... Yesterday after i left the gym i got 100 yards and the power steering fluid completely drained. The leak was coming from the power steering (i think its called) the stabilizer sector shaft. Does anyone know what might cause the problem? And what part i might need to replace?

The pictures aren't my truck, but you get the idea.

 

That's the pitman arm shaft coming down from the steering/gear box. Sounds like the seal failed, you can either pull it apart and get a rebuild kit or just grab a used one off a similar truck in the junk yard.

 

i second that....i wouldnt even rebuild it...i would just put a whole new power steering pump on the truck...either new or used anyways

 

That ain't the pump.
It's the steering gear box.

 

That makes sense..."Dont rebuild that! Just get a used one!"
I would re-build it or if you have the money, get one from here:
http://redheadsteeringgears.com/
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-c...x-install.html

 

thanks for the response. you are all geniuses. i shall rebuild.

 

The seal can be replaced easy enough, but rebuilding requires special tools.

 

actually i'm low on funds at the moment. repairing just the seal sounds good for now. i usually use rockauto.com for cheapest parts. but i dont know what seal i would need. is it the

Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
Power Steering Pump Seal Kit
Power Steering Pump Drive Shaft Seal Kit
Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal
or
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal

?????

thanks

 

Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal, if it's leaking from were your arrows are pointing