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**Nima** · 09-25-2011, 05:40 PM

Hi guys:
This is a 2005 chevy D-max. In stand still, I can move the steering wheel to right normally but I can not (I CAN NOT) turn it to the left!. If truck is moving I can turn it to left but not easy/smoothly. I flushed the P/S system. I jacked up the front and except for the tear in pitman arm rubber boot, I didn't see or feel any paly or slack. When the front was in the air, I didn't have any problem to move the steering wheel to left or right. is it just the pitman arm has failed? Any ideas? Could it be the steering box or something else?
I disconnected the steering stabilizer while truck was on the ground in hope that is the culprit, no luck. Still doesn't want to turn left. I lifted the front again and as soon as tires clear the ground, steering wheel is noraml? I don't see any binding, anything.
I guess if nobody has any ideas I have to start changing parts. My original plan was to change/upgrade the pitman/idler arms and put cognito braces on them. Now I am thinking to change the steering box since that could be the only/main cause. Is there anybody here has knowledge about the internal of steering gear boxes? How the internal work? Is there any left and right vlave or something which can fail seperately? Why is it haapen under the load only?
I know, long thread and too many questions. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

**truckdude239** · 09-26-2011, 09:52 AM

sounds like a bad gear box or rack and pinion

chinquipin · 10-05-2011, 08:52 PM

my 06 1500 got hard to turn to the left (but not imposssible) and would make a noise that seemed to be coming from the power steering pump. It ended up being the gear box. They had one in stock at the parts store so i assume it's not a uncommon problem, but that was for a 1500 so i figure yours has a different gear box? Good luck

09-25-2011, 05:40 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,175	Doesn't want to turn left Hi guys: This is a 2005 chevy D-max. In stand still, I can move the steering wheel to right normally but I can not (I CAN NOT) turn it to the left!. If truck is moving I can turn it to left but not easy/smoothly. I flushed the P/S system. I jacked up the front and except for the tear in pitman arm rubber boot, I didn't see or feel any paly or slack. When the front was in the air, I didn't have any problem to move the steering wheel to left or right. is it just the pitman arm has failed? Any ideas? Could it be the steering box or something else? I disconnected the steering stabilizer while truck was on the ground in hope that is the culprit, no luck. Still doesn't want to turn left. I lifted the front again and as soon as tires clear the ground, steering wheel is noraml? I don't see any binding, anything. I guess if nobody has any ideas I have to start changing parts. My original plan was to change/upgrade the pitman/idler arms and put cognito braces on them. Now I am thinking to change the steering box since that could be the only/main cause. Is there anybody here has knowledge about the internal of steering gear boxes? How the internal work? Is there any left and right vlave or something which can fail seperately? Why is it haapen under the load only? I know, long thread and too many questions. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

09-26-2011, 09:52 AM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,230	Re: Doesn't want to turn left sounds like a bad gear box or rack and pinion __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

10-05-2011, 08:52 PM	#3
chinquipin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 35	Re: Doesn't want to turn left my 06 1500 got hard to turn to the left (but not imposssible) and would make a noise that seemed to be coming from the power steering pump. It ended up being the gear box. They had one in stock at the parts store so i assume it's not a uncommon problem, but that was for a 1500 so i figure yours has a different gear box? Good luck



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