Freightliner power steering problems

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Halfpint504, Jul 14, 2017.

  1. Floorboard3719

    Floorboard3719 Bobtail Member

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    I had the same issue but when the fluid would get hot after pulling a hill it would lock up. Turned out to be the gearbox and every tech that looked at it said I was crazy and nothing was wrong.that was in my 16 cascadia with 300k miles
     
  2. jermaine101

    jermaine101 Bobtail Member

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    you should check the kinpins jack the unit up with both wheel off the ground and try turning the wheel if its hard check your king pins i just did 4 freight liner this week
     
  3. jermaine101

    jermaine101 Bobtail Member

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    should check your kingpins jack the unit up both wheels off the ground and see if you can turn the steering wheel freely if not the check your kingpins i changed 4 trucks with kin pins problems from not being grease
     
  4. Keepforgettingmypassword

    Keepforgettingmypassword Heavy Load Member

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    How do you check the slip joint. This is just starting and I want to nip it in the bud.
     
  5. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I don’t know. You can check it for slop, make sure it’s greased. The shaft connected to the gear box has a nylon type ( usually blue) coating. I guess it would have to be worn, or just have a loose fit. Mines a bit sloppy when I wiggle the slip joint. Still works fine though. The joint needs to be greased till it comes out onto the shaft. What’s the symptom? How’s the filter? Maybe need a new filter?
     
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