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Ok, so I just replaced the steering gear box seals and the high pressure and return lines between the pump and gear box.
The problem is that now there seems to be drag or resistance when steering. The power steering works but it isn't as effortless as it was before replacing parts.
I have the truck on jack stands right now. With the truck off, I can grab the front wheel and turn it back and forth. It is hard to steer at first, but as I keep turning it from lock to lock it gets easier and is effortless. During this time the power steering fluid rises to the lip of the spout. When I stop the fluid lowers and when I start to turn it by hand again it has resistance again, then becomes effortless and the cycle starts over.
I know this is long winded but does anyone know what would cause this?
The problem is that now there seems to be drag or resistance when steering. The power steering works but it isn't as effortless as it was before replacing parts.
I have the truck on jack stands right now. With the truck off, I can grab the front wheel and turn it back and forth. It is hard to steer at first, but as I keep turning it from lock to lock it gets easier and is effortless. During this time the power steering fluid rises to the lip of the spout. When I stop the fluid lowers and when I start to turn it by hand again it has resistance again, then becomes effortless and the cycle starts over.
I know this is long winded but does anyone know what would cause this?