Power steering

Tiny
RUSSELL LUCAS
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 89,654 MILES
Power steering does not work when you turn to the left but is okay turning to the right.
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 AT 11:37 AM

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Tiny
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If it is okay in one direction then it is the steering box/rack needing to be rebuilt. make sure fluid is full you can try to bleed air out which requires you to turn to lock one way and hold for thirty seconds and the opposite the same thing. repeat ten times. front end of truck must be off the ground as well. if this does not cure it then it is a box/rack problem.

This video will show you how to change it.

https://youtu.be/KKeFqHLuRQ0

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 AT 11:59 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, your answer was the same as Chevrolet dealer.
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Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 AT 1:41 PM
Tiny
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What I gave you is normally what is wrong with power steering when it does that.
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Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 AT 2:59 PM
Tiny
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Hi I need some help, yesterrday I got into my truck to go hunting, after letting it warm up (i live in mn) I pushed my brake pedal to the floor and I have no power steering, but my surpintine belt is still on its pulleys and truns free when the truck is running. Thanks dd700
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Saturday, May 30th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Tell me what kind of brake booster do you have? Do have a vacuum boost or Hydro boost system. See the hydroboost system if the pump goes bad the brakes go too. These pumps do have a problem with breaking the shaft on the power steering pump. Let me know and if you aren't sure include a pic of the master cylinder area.
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Saturday, May 30th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DEBBIE B
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No power steering to the right. To the left works fine
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Saturday, May 30th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Are you able to turn it to the right? Also, if it turns, does it sound like the pump is fighting it?
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Saturday, May 30th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DEBBIE B
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We can turn to the right and it does not make any noise.
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Saturday, May 30th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Trouble turning no leaks or noise coming from power steering pump or line no aparent bend or breaks in steering parts
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Saturday, May 30th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Make sure everything is properly greased on the front end. Other than that, have the pump pressure checked.
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Saturday, May 30th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)

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