Power Steering Pump? Grease leak?

smokeymcpot · Mar 18, 2009

So my truck has a little over half the steering doing nothing but play. When I turn left or right it will hesitate but correct itself immediately afterwards so "no big deal." My other Ranger had a similar problem so naturally I looked under to the sway bar by the power steering pump (as with the other Ranger). Right above the bar and right below the Power Steering Pump where they connect is a lot of grease. Is this just my Power Steering Pump or just some random bushing that busted?

:shok:

Psychopete · Mar 19, 2009

smokeymcpot said:
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It's hard to tell exactly what you're referring to, but sometimes it helps to watch the steering linkages while someone else is turning the wheel back and forth (while the wheels are on the ground). That has helped me identify where the slack is in the system in the past. Also doesn't hurt to jack up each of the front wheels at a time and test for left/right and top/bottom movement.

Pete

smokeymcpot · Mar 22, 2009

danka'

it's just a bushing that needs replaced on the sway bar linkage. thanks

holyford86 · Mar 23, 2009

bad bushings in on the sway bar linkage will not cause excessive steering play, worn tie rods, or box will.

smokeymcpot · Mar 27, 2009

good call

hey good call; when i was at my dad's house we took a good look at it and whata' ya know, my tie rod ends were like joy sticks. thanks! :headbang:

Power Steering Pump? Grease leak?

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