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peterbilt steering

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by bean farms, Jan 25, 2012.

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  1. Jan 25, 2012 #1
    bean farms

    bean farms Light Load Member

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    I got a 96 379 and when its settin still and u steer it to the right it hits a hard spot and stops short of all the way, if your moving it's fine. It steers fine to the left, and drives very good. Just put a new power steering filter in, didn't change anything. The tie rods are good, just had alignment. Any thoughts?
     
    bean farms, Jan 25, 2012
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  3. Jan 26, 2012 #2
    bender

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    With the proper operation of the steering gearbox relying on the stability of the axle in the chassis, I would first check for axle shifting when sitting still and steering from lock to lock. I would be looking for movement at the spring shackles/spring eyes at rear of front springs. Axle shift can throw off the proper operation of the steering control valves.
     
    bender, Jan 26, 2012
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  4. Jan 26, 2012 #3
    highside

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    I had one that had similar symptoms to this, and it ended up being the power steering pump.
     
    highside, Jan 26, 2012
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  5. Jan 26, 2012 #4
    captw900

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    I herd of a factory recall on that. That the truck didn't turn right. Non ever made it back to be fixed lol
     
    captw900, Jan 26, 2012
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  7. Jan 27, 2012 #5
    bean farms

    bean farms Light Load Member

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    if there was a re call rekin they would still fix it
     
    bean farms, Jan 27, 2012
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  8. Jan 27, 2012 #6
    bender

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    I rekon so
     
    bender, Jan 27, 2012
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  9. Jan 27, 2012 #7
    bender

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    That's how they first show their weakness, at idle, raise idle slightly and problem goes away.
     
    bender, Jan 27, 2012
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  10. Jan 27, 2012 #8
    brenes-built

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    I have a 99 379 mine started that too I replaced the filter then eventually the pump went out while I was backing into a produce dock....
     
    brenes-built, Jan 27, 2012
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  11. Jan 27, 2012 #9
    bean farms

    bean farms Light Load Member

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    how much does the pump cost how could i tell if there is a recall on the pump
     
    bean farms, Jan 27, 2012
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  12. Jan 27, 2012 #10
    brenes-built

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    If I remember right it's around $200 and some change
     
    brenes-built, Jan 27, 2012
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