Power Steering Issue

2000 DODGE DAKOTA
75 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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VOPYRWLF
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I have recently had the power sterring pump replaced with a re-man part(as they claim there are no new pumps avaialble for this model) the steering is quiet for about 2 days then starts to sound like it's binding up - fluid is foamy and steering makes loud noises when turning. You can feel the tension in the wheel when you turn even the slightest corner. I have had the truck in 3x to have this same issue looked at - last time they said the O-ring was bad - had it replaced - it was perfect for two days and now is making the same noise. Generally starts to get worse the warmer the truck gets - any ideas???
Apr 1, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Foamy fluids indicates air is being drawn into the system and it would affect the steering effort and noises.

Either the pump unit is bad or you have a leak between the pump and reservoir delivery hoses/joints. It could be a loose joint or bad O rings.

Check the reservoir filter for clogging.
Apr 1, 2011 at 9:36 PM