Screaming Power Steering Pump - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OnDaTrail · 08-12-2011, 08:09 PM

Drain the fluid out of the old pump and check for metal shavings, water, etc.

vtwinsport · 08-13-2011, 02:01 PM

I second the hose connection check. after that, maycheck the preload on the top of steering box. raise front wheels off ground, (floor jack under each a-arm) then have someone trun steering wheel while you watch pitman arm, the arm should turn as soon as the steering coulumn shaft turns. Tighten preload until it does.
Silly thought, but have you removed alternator belt for check of squeeling alt bearing? Maybe a check on water pump bearing too?

08-12-2011, 08:09 PM	#1
OnDaTrail Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Walden, NY Posts: 13	Re: Screaming Power Steering Pump Drain the fluid out of the old pump and check for metal shavings, water, etc. __________________ 1983 GMC Sierra K2500- The Rat 1986 Chevrolet Silverado C10- The Donor The DD: 1999 Chevy S10- 4.3 Vortec, 5 speed, Ext Cab

08-13-2011, 02:01 PM	#2
vtwinsport Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: edmonton, alberta Posts: 293	Re: Screaming Power Steering Pump I second the hose connection check. after that, maycheck the preload on the top of steering box. raise front wheels off ground, (floor jack under each a-arm) then have someone trun steering wheel while you watch pitman arm, the arm should turn as soon as the steering coulumn shaft turns. Tighten preload until it does. Silly thought, but have you removed alternator belt for check of squeeling alt bearing? Maybe a check on water pump bearing too? __________________ 76 Silverado, 2wd, long box, 350/th350, 3.42 posi, edelbrock performer 64cc heads, edelbrock 1405, 2101 intake, Hedman Headers, Comp Cam XE262 http://beerbreadbike.wordpress.com/



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