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Sounds like more bleeding of the steering system is needed.
It doesn't react harsh to a bump on the road. It is just hard to steer. On the trail is when it reacts harsh, bad kickback if I have to come off a ledge or drive into a garden at an angle. It hasn't spit off a line so I don't think that is the issue. The steering feel is pretty constant, doesn't fluctuate under throttle power, and I can coast through corners with no issue, just have to muscle it a bit. I guess my concern is more on the trail should it be so hard to steer and control the wheel. I imagine being in 4wheel drive is gonna affect it but does it affect it that much?
Not to hijack this thread, but nobody responded to my thread yet.Is there a certain thing that causes power steering pumps to fail? I keep mine filled to the proper levels with atf. But after toasting the second one i would like to know. The first one blew up after hitting rev limiter at full lock turn in the snow. And this recent one blew up after getting high centered and working the wheel back in forth for quite a while. Once i finally got unstuck i was struggleing to turn with the front arb enguaged and blew the seals out of the steering pump.First thoughts is fluid or pump getting too hot from stress and blowing the seals out? If thats the problem would adding hydro assist help the pump out?
Not to hijack this thread, but nobody responded to my thread yet.
I keep mine filled to the proper levels with atf. First thoughts is fluid or pump getting too hot from stress and blowing the seals out? If thats the problem would adding hydro assist help the pump out?
Are you running a larger than stock resi and cooler? Yes assist will help Sounds like its getting really hot. More fluid will help keep it cool.
Had you noticed your thread is locked. Why ATF? Is that the recommended fluid? If so, then I'm surprised unless it's is just running too hot. High RPMs will cause excessive heat since the pump runs all the time and doesn't necessarily need a heavy load to get it hot. Maybe a bigger reservoir would help or an external cooler. If ATF is not the recommended fluid then try using what goes in there. ATF has a tendency to aerate and the tiny air bubbles can act as an abrasive and cause leaks and failures. The best thing to do, if you have a savvy shop in your area, is to have them test it with a pressure and flow gauge. They should be able to determine if your steering box is bypassing too. Even an internal leak in the box that causes a pressure loss can build heat in the fluid.
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