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10-20-2008, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Austin, Texas
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steering resistance after rebuild
I just got my steering parts all hooked up except for steering column. I was turning it from side to side to get access for greasing some of the fittings and was surprised at how much more resistance the system has over the manual box and old parts that I replaced. It was a real chore to turn by grabbing the wheels and push/pull to turn the system. Is that appropriate level of force for all new parts + power steering box? I couldnt find any conflicts between parts...
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10-20-2008, 09:37 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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Re: steering resistance after rebuild
yes, that's normal. You are pushing fluid through the system
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10-20-2008, 11:21 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Austin, Texas
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Re: steering resistance after rebuild
even if the pump is not installed and there is no fluid yet? adding the pump and new column are my next steps...
logically the gearbox could have more resistance because it expects the fluid pressure and not my puny arms. 
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10-21-2008, 07:58 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Muskegon,MI,USA
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Re: steering resistance after rebuild
Make sure the adjustment screw is not too tight.
Jim
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