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Hi, i have a Freightliner Century 12.7 Detroit that no longer turns left like it used

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Frghter Century 12.7 Detr, Mar 6, 2015.

  1. Mar 6, 2015 #1
    Frghter Century 12.7 Detr

    Frghter Century 12.7 Detr Light Load Member

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    Is this the Steering gear box which Freightliner is selling for $590 Reman or something else? Note.... it is leaking at every hose joint whice could be the clamps or something more serious inside gear box.
     
    Frghter Century 12.7 Detr, Mar 6, 2015
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  3. Mar 8, 2015 #2
    BoxCarKidd

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    If it turns good in one direction only it is usually the steering sector. Jack up the front end, engine off. You should be able to turn the wheels lock to lock ,side to side, turning the steering shaft buy hand and or pushing on the tires without any tremendous effort. If nothing is binding it's probably the steering box, nothing else in the system cares which way it's going. Fix the leaks! It's steering!
     
    BoxCarKidd, Mar 8, 2015
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  4. Mar 8, 2015 #3
    Frghter Century 12.7 Detr

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    Yea I'm almost certain that it's the Steering gear box. It's a former fleet truck and now has over 800,000 miles.
     
    Frghter Century 12.7 Detr, Mar 8, 2015
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  5. Mar 10, 2015 #4
    Blind Driver

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    Has the power steering filter been changed?
     
    Blind Driver, Mar 10, 2015
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  7. Mar 19, 2015 #5
    Frghter Century 12.7 Detr

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    Don't think it has a filter but will replace Steering grear box and pump this Saturday.
     
    Frghter Century 12.7 Detr, Mar 19, 2015
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  8. Mar 20, 2015 #6
    baha

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    Ck. inside p/s fluid can, filter sits inside can it should be changed every few oil changes.
     
    baha, Mar 20, 2015
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  9. Mar 21, 2015 #7
    Frghter Century 12.7 Detr

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    Yes indeed, the mechanic showed me the filter that he took out of the ATF fluid reservoir and taught me how to replace. He changed the pump and gear box and steering system is working normally again. Thx for the info.
     
    Frghter Century 12.7 Detr, Mar 21, 2015
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