 power stearing, need help |
 Apr 29, 2006 - 1:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Lincoln Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
It feels like my power steering is going out its hard ta turn not all the time but it feels like it catches but its fine when im moving
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Apr 29, 2006 - 1:30 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Check the fluid level, then check the lines and make sure there are no leaks.
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Apr 29, 2006 - 1:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 18, '06 From NB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
a binding U-joint can can that erratic "grabby" feeling too, try to lube it up.
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Apr 29, 2006 - 4:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Also ensure that the belt is correctly tensioned.
Gary --------------------  1994 ST205 Celica GT-FOUR Group A WRC - running in new engine 1993 Rover 220 GTi tarmac rally car (under construction) 3SGE power here we come.... GT-Four spec list |
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Apr 29, 2006 - 9:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Rayme @ Apr 29, 2006 - 1:40 PM) [snapback]427898[/snapback] a binding U-joint can can that erratic "grabby" feeling too, try to lube it up. perhpas you mean balljoint or CV joint? front wheel drive cars dont have U joints. it sounds like air in the lines due to low fluid level. to purge air, fill the resivor, leave the cap off, turn the wheel lock to lock several times, then check the fluid level again and add as needed. do this until it feels normal again. This post has been edited by Bitter: Apr 29, 2006 - 9:59 PM -------------------- |
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Apr 30, 2006 - 8:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 18, '06 From NB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
QUOTE(Bitter @ Apr 29, 2006 - 11:57 PM) [snapback]428028[/snapback] QUOTE(Rayme @ Apr 29, 2006 - 1:40 PM) [snapback]427898[/snapback] a binding U-joint can can that erratic "grabby" feeling too, try to lube it up. perhpas you mean balljoint or CV joint? front wheel drive cars dont have U joints. it sounds like air in the lines due to low fluid level. to purge air, fill the resivor, leave the cap off, turn the wheel lock to lock several times, then check the fluid level again and add as needed. do this until it feels normal again. The joint you see where the steering column comes out of the firewall, I'ts called a u joint, what do you mean?  -------------------- -Rémy 02 SiR, 08 250R |
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Apr 30, 2006 - 10:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ah ok. ive always called that the rag joint or some other name, infact newer cars use CV style joints there.
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