I had my power steering pump replaced last week.
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I had my power steering pump replaced last week.
I got back from a 300 mile trip on labor day weekend and noticed a good sized puddle of power steering fluid under my truck. I didn't have time to wrench on it so I had AAA tow it to the shop and they put in a new (re-manf.) pump since the old one was leaking fluid from around the shaft. Now that I got it back i'm noticing the steering doesn't feel right. The power assist isn't smooth/even. Do you think I just need to bleed the system or is there a good chance the new pump is junk?
Also, could I have messed up the power steering by having the steering box not adjusted right?
Also, could I have messed up the power steering by having the steering box not adjusted right?
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It may be the box adjustment is overtightened and it will cause it to lock up and appear overly heavy on the steering. Try reset the adjustment, it's next to the bleed nipple and is a nut with either a separate allen head or torx screw adjuster in the centre. It should be done up until there is slight resistance then backed off about 1/6th of a turn. Make sure when you tighten the locknut that the centre adjuster doesn't move and tighten up as well.
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It wasn't the steering box that was replaced, it was the pump. I was just wondering if having the gear lash too tight could have overworked the pump. I guess I will re-check the steering box adjustment since its easy to check. If I had to guess its the pump or just air in the system causing the problem since it was the only thing that was changed.
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you should not have to touch the steering box adjustment, steering boxes a very similar to ring and pinion gears in your differentials, once they are setup right they are pretty much good.
adjusting it to tight or too loose can cost you a box, adjusting a steering box is a last ditch effort before you replace.
jmho
adjusting it to tight or too loose can cost you a box, adjusting a steering box is a last ditch effort before you replace.
jmho
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you should not have to touch the steering box adjustment, steering boxes a very similar to ring and pinion gears in your differentials, once they are setup right they are pretty much good.
adjusting it to tight or too loose can cost you a box, adjusting a steering box is a last ditch effort before you replace.
jmho
adjusting it to tight or too loose can cost you a box, adjusting a steering box is a last ditch effort before you replace.
jmho
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