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Power steering problem

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by homesick, Jun 6, 2015.

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  1. Jun 9, 2015 #11
    homesick

    homesick Light Load Member

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    Took it to freightliner and they told me bad power steering pump but they were wrong a friend of mine told me to check the steering shaft .which turned out to be the problem
     
    homesick, Jun 9, 2015
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  3. Jun 9, 2015 #12
    AnneK

    AnneK Bobtail Member

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    Interesting - what was wrong with it? I like to know these strange diagnostic issues - never know when it'll come in handy.
     
    AnneK, Jun 9, 2015
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  4. Jun 9, 2015 #13
    rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Probably a lack of grease on the slip joint or u-joints.
     
    rollin coal, Jun 9, 2015
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  5. Jun 9, 2015 #14
    homesick

    homesick Light Load Member

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    The steering shaft moves like a shock and it was frozen paid freightliner $180 for nothing
     
    homesick, Jun 9, 2015
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  6. Jun 20, 2017 #16
    Manuel1074

    Manuel1074 Bobtail Member

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    I have the same problem
    How did you fix it?
     
    Manuel1074, Jun 20, 2017
    Manuel1074, Jun 20, 2017
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  7. Jun 20, 2017 #16
    boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    Get a Remanufactured Power Steering Box or have yours rebuilt.
     
    boneebone, Jun 20, 2017
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