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06-28-2009, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana
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Power steering issues
The power steering problem has been getting worse. It started several months ago when I noticed a squeal every now and then when I would turn the steering wheel. It has gotten worse with the steering freezing in spots while squealing. It's full of ps fluid and the belt is tight. Could it be the power steering pump? If so, do they come with the pulley or do i have to remove the pulley off the old pump? Thanks, Randy
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1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT |
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06-28-2009, 07:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Re: Power steering issues
Have you flushed it out good? I had similar problem a while back and it had mositure in the fluid. Flushed it out and it's been fine since.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71  Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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06-28-2009, 09:44 PM
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Re: Power steering issues
I haven't thought about flushing the system. How did you do it?
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1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT |
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06-28-2009, 10:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
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Re: Power steering issues
you can also rebuild the pump and box yourself.. hang onto that pulley since finding the right setup is a pain..
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06-29-2009, 12:11 AM
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My Carbon Footprint
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Orygun
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Re: Power steering issues
Usually no...you will need a pully puller......also known as a PeePee. lol
If it was me....I'd just get a new or reman and be done with it. |
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06-29-2009, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Re: Power steering issues
You will need a helper. Take the low side hose off the pump and crank it up and keep level full with new fluid. Just turn the wheel back and forth until it all clears out good and you have all new fluid in the pump.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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