Power steering sometimes feel like it's not working

19psi · 10-15-2012, 02:54 PM

occasionally, it will feel like someone took the belt off the pump. does this mean the pump is going bad?

Dan5cents · 10-15-2012, 02:56 PM

Check your fluid level? If still good the belt may be seizing up (the idler pulley bearings).

19psi · 10-15-2012, 04:26 PM

fluid level is good, first thing I checked. no odd noises which i figure would go along with idler pulley bearings but that's a good thought, i maybe inspect the pulleys further.

**Georgia Duramax** · 10-15-2012, 04:38 PM

Is the fluid clean or dirty? If dirty flush jt out and replace. Also do you have a heavy bumper or big tires that add pressure to the pump? Sorry an on my phone and can't see your signature. They make a replacement fitting for your power steering pump that will make your wheel spin easier with bigger tires or a bumper. Not sure of the GM part number at the moment but it can be replaced.

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**xsivspeed454** · 10-15-2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19psi

fluid level is good, first thing I checked. no odd noises which i figure would go along with idler pulley bearings but that's a good thought, i maybe inspect the pulleys further.

I'd suspect your issue is the big tires like most of us on the DF. Does the power steering mostly "quit" at low speeds or when maneuvering in a parking lot?

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**xsivspeed454** · 10-15-2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgia Duramax

Is the fluid clean or dirty? If dirty flush jt out and replace. Also do you have a heavy bumper or big tires that add pressure to the pump? Sorry an on my phone and can't see your signature. They make a replacement fitting for your power steering pump that will make your wheel spin easier with bigger tires or a bumper. Not sure of the GM part number at the moment but it can be replaced.

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The fitting is a GM part designed to fix the power steering issues on these truck? Where does the fitting go? On the pressure line off the pump?

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19psi · 10-15-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgia Duramax

Is the fluid clean or dirty? If dirty flush jt out and replace. Also do you have a heavy bumper or big tires that add pressure to the pump? Sorry an on my phone and can't see your signature. They make a replacement fitting for your power steering pump that will make your wheel spin easier with bigger tires or a bumper. Not sure of the GM part number at the moment but it can be replaced.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by xsivspeed454

I'd suspect your issue is the big tires like most of us on the DF. Does the power steering mostly "quit" at low speeds or when maneuvering in a parking lot?

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haha yeah i have a big bumper, winch and 325s. prety much always when trying to park.

**xsivspeed454** · 10-15-2012, 04:49 PM

Yup... Normal problem, but apparently GM has a fitting to help this issue I was not aware of until about 2 minutes ago.

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**xsivspeed454** · 10-15-2012, 04:50 PM

I'm calling about it tomorrow before you take mine!

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19psi · 10-15-2012, 05:18 PM

yeah i'm going to check out this fitting. if that's all it needs, that would be fantastic.

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10-15-2012, 04:26 PM	eBay Motors #3 (permalink)
19psi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 499	fluid level is good, first thing I checked. no odd noises which i figure would go along with idler pulley bearings but that's a good thought, i maybe inspect the pulleys further. __________________ 07 LBZ 4x4 1LT Banks Speedbrake, EFI Live, 18x9 MotoMetal961, 325 60 18 Terra grapplers,Alligator ffa with CAT filter, PCV dumped to atmosphere as god intended, 5" turboback, HIDs, LED's, downpipe, ATS rear diff cover, Bilstein 5100s, Pioneer AVIC Z2, Planet Audio 12" subs, Cerwin Vega amp. Rockford fosgate amp,Transgo JR, EGR blockoff, PPE race valve.Dyno'd 3/24/12 402hp, 734tq

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Georgia Duramax Ford Recovery Vehicle Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rome, GA Posts: 1,610	Is the fluid clean or dirty? If dirty flush jt out and replace. Also do you have a heavy bumper or big tires that add pressure to the pump? Sorry an on my phone and can't see your signature. They make a replacement fitting for your power steering pump that will make your wheel spin easier with bigger tires or a bumper. Not sure of the GM part number at the moment but it can be replaced. Sent from my iPhone using Autoguide __________________ Charlie 2008 GMC 2500HD LMM SLT CC SB 4x4 Z71 Buckstop front bumper, WARN M12000 winch, PIAA 520 ATP driving / PIAA 510 fog, Westin Platinum Series nerf bars, Pace Edwards Bedlocker tonneau cover, Cognito UCA leveling kit and HD Idler Pivot Assembly, Cognito Pitman and Idler steering braces, Bilstein 5100's, LT285/70R17 BFG AT KO tires, 17 x 9 XD Series Crank Wheels, 15% Tint Driver/Passenger windows, GM Tow Mirrors, DDM Tuning HID lights 6000K 35W

10-15-2012, 04:49 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
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10-15-2012, 04:50 PM	eBay Motors #9 (permalink)
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10-15-2012, 05:18 PM	eBay Motors #10 (permalink)
19psi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 499	yeah i'm going to check out this fitting. if that's all it needs, that would be fantastic. __________________ 07 LBZ 4x4 1LT Banks Speedbrake, EFI Live, 18x9 MotoMetal961, 325 60 18 Terra grapplers,Alligator ffa with CAT filter, PCV dumped to atmosphere as god intended, 5" turboback, HIDs, LED's, downpipe, ATS rear diff cover, Bilstein 5100s, Pioneer AVIC Z2, Planet Audio 12" subs, Cerwin Vega amp. Rockford fosgate amp,Transgo JR, EGR blockoff, PPE race valve.Dyno'd 3/24/12 402hp, 734tq

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