1991 Dodge Dakota Loose Steering

DODGE DAKOTA
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CARL DEWAARD
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1991 Dodge Dakota 174000 miles
As you drive most vehicles you can fill resistance
on the steering wheel to give it a more filling,but on
this Dakota that resistance has gone away,and now it
Steers very fast and at 65 + miles per hour is very dangerous, I don't know if I should replace the pump
or the steering sector or is there a valve somewear that is stuck
can you help me?
Jan 12, 2007 at 4:15 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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sounds like the valve in the pump may be stuck, giving it full pressure all the time.
Jan 13, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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SERVICE WRITER
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Take a look at the u-joint connection at the base of the steering column, but under the hood. Have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth and check for play there.
Jan 13, 2007 at 12:21 AM

Suggested Repair

Check whether the power steering pump valve is stuck and supplying full pressure. Also inspect the steering-column U-joint under the hood for play while someone turns the wheel.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1991 Dodge Dakota with 174,000 miles reports that steering resistance has disappeared, making the truck steer very quickly and feel dangerous above 65 mph. One expert suggested a stuck valve in the power steering pump may be applying full pressure constantly. Another advised checking the U-joint at the base of the steering column under the hood for play.

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