1987 S-10 Steering issue

1987 CHEVROLET S-10
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID DELOACH
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Power steering works while turning left easy, (even turns by itself), but no power steering turning right. What's the problem?
Jul 16, 2011 at 1:38 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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steering box is bad. most likely a valve failure in the box. you can try flushing it but you will most likely have to replace it.

Roy
Jul 16, 2011 at 2:10 AM
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DAVID DELOACH
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Sector or pump? Which are you refering to as the 'Box'?
Jul 16, 2011 at 2:52 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the actual steering box mounted on the frame.

Roy
Jul 16, 2011 at 3:01 AM
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