Power Steering Problem??
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Power Steering Problem?? - 5/3/2006 7:09:18 PM
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vze4xbkt
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I've got a 2004 Dodge Dakota SXT 4x4 Quad Cab With Flowmaster 40 Dual throw back with 4" Stainless tips, and a K&N FIPK2 with 47,000 miles and adding up chainging to Synthetic Oil on my next oil change that will be at my 48,000 Miles.
I've got a problem with my power steering a couple days back the stering got relly stiff and I checked the Power steeering fluid every day and its fine were it should be but the steering is hard what could it be??
Help me Please
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 5/3/2006 10:20:06 PM
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JetNoise
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I had a problem like this a while back with my '79 Chevy El Camino.
It would fight me when turning and would squeal at "maximum Deviation" (the farthest it could go to either side)
The mechanic replaced the P/S pump, and when that didn't entirely fix the problem they tried to replace the Steering Gear Box. Sadly, my frame was too rusted for them to be able to put the new Gear Box on, so I don't even know if that would have worked....
I know this isn't much help, and I'm sorry. That is the only experiance I have with P/S.
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1996 Dakota SLT
Extended Cab
318 5.2L V8
2WD
No, it's not a Hemi... Everyone knows that the big boys use Magnum!
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 5/4/2006 12:37:32 AM
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olsarge
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Most likely the pump or a loose belt.
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 5/4/2006 12:59:14 PM
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stantheman
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just asking, but are you putting ATF4 in your power steering. if you are using regular power steering fluid it will destroy you power steering assemblies.
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 5/7/2006 6:06:54 PM
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vze4xbkt
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I have not put any Fluid in to it Ive been checking the fluid every day and its full the fluid that it has is the original factory one and the belts are tight.
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 5/14/2006 1:10:21 PM
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SD40T2
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Had same problem with my 04 with 16000 miles dealer replaced pump still had problem dealer then replaced the rack, problem still there, i went to napa and bought grease injector needled and greased the ball joints and problem solved napa has greasable upper
ball joints but not lower. dealer installed pump and rack on 5-5-06 and never checked ball joints. there is a recall involving ball joints but not sure if 04's are included. good luck!
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 5/30/2006 10:57:40 PM
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Viper01
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Had the same problem with my 2004 Dakota. 35000 on the odo, which is under their "minimum" driving limit of 40k for a 2 year old vehicle.
The symptoms came right after the spring thaw, when the roads were wet and puddles were constant. Once the roads dried up I noticed the steering would stiffen up, but would be loose in certain parts during a turn. So when your turning the wheel it would go stiff, loose, stiff, loose, etc. Normally, around the center mark it was very stiff. I've had it in and they've replaced everything from the ball joints to the steering pump. One thing to watch for, the first time I had it in they replaced my parts with used parts, which didn't happen the second time. Still, the issue hasn't gone away and they're now going to be replacing everything from the pump to the steering wheel to see if that solves it. They had a recall on the 2000 to 2003 Dakotas because of steering and ball-joint issues, I think the 04 should have been included too, considering. Read more about it here;
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/12/09/eveningnews/main660217.shtml
< Message edited by Viper01 -- 6/1/2006 1:53:21 PM >
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 6/11/2006 8:41:31 AM
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SD40T2
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viper, my problems are exactly as you describe just like you were in my truck, my problem came back even after the balljoint greasing i mentioned in my last post and took it back for a third time, they kept it for a week and a half( i told them to call me when it was fixed right) had to go get it fri due to some POS stealing my spare car from my work place and the steering has been working flawless, they claim they could find nothing wrong but i think that they did something and do not want to admit to something other than what they did. who knows dealers
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 4/17/2007 11:39:50 PM
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m0f0j02
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I brought my '04 Dakota in to Car-X today. I thought my power steering pump went bad, because it was really jerky to drive. Turns out it's worse. It's the steering rack. It starts to leak fluid out by the boots. The guy poked a small hole and some fluid started coming out. He said he's had the problem before on GM's but never on a Dodge. The steering rack is about 790 bucks. Dodge Country has over three hundred on back-order. I wonder if/when Dodge will issue a recall.
< Message edited by m0f0j02 -- 4/17/2007 11:45:59 PM >
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 9/19/2007 7:06:55 PM
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sharkbait72
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Just wondering if you ever got your power steering problem fixed. What was the problem and what exactly fixed it? My truck (04 Dakota) is doing the exact same thing now - stiff, loose, stiff, loose steering.
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 9/23/2007 6:49:29 PM
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run71324
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quote:
ORIGINAL: sharkbait72
Just wondering if you ever got your power steering problem fixed. What was the problem and what exactly fixed it? My truck (04 Dakota) is doing the exact same thing now - stiff, loose, stiff, loose steering.
Unfortunality my 04 is doing the same thing too.
< Message edited by run71324 -- 9/23/2007 6:59:44 PM >
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 10/15/2007 4:05:12 PM
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jdwinty
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My 2004 Dodge Dakota 4X4 is now on it's 3rd trip for service for a similar/same problem. The steering is rough and inconsistent while turning. They first replaced the steering rack and some "boot". That didn't work and so they replaced the power steering pump and immediately were not happy with the steering and so they put another rack in it. My wife picked it up and first thing she said to me was "I am never driving your truck again". I drove it a couple of days and it's obvious the problem is still there. I took it back tonight and waiting to see what happens next. I am almost ready to go buy something else. I will update when I know more!
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RE: Power Steering Problem?? - 10/23/2007 4:33:17 PM
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jdwinty
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Picked my truck up tonight and this was the first time in a long time I have actually enjoyed driving my Dakota.
On my 2004 Dakota...after replacing the steering rack, pump and all the hoses, they discovered the real source of the problem was what they called the "intermediate rod" which was binding/sticking.
Apparently the big thing to look for is "steering return"....that is when you make a turn, does your steering want to return back the way it came (straighten out) AND of course it should steer like butter (mine was so rough for so long I thought maybe this how trucks were supposed to be).
So mention intermediate shaft or rod to them if they are having trouble with yours and they have looked at the rack, pump, ball joints, hoses, good pressure test and such.
Hope this helps someone!
JD
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