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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Power steering problem
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<blockquote data-quote="Anybodyhome" data-source="post: 428387" data-attributes="member: 19161"><p>Something is effecting the pressure, which could be anything from something in the reservoir preventing the valve from closing all the way, hence building no pressure, as mentioned above; to a leak in a hose, to a bad pump. The pressure should be between 80-120 or so at idle at the pump output line and the steering wheel untouched. Turning the wheel a couple times in succession will crank the pressure upwards of 1000-1300 psi.</p><p>Open the hood and have someone turn the wheel in both directions and listen for the pressure build. Also look for a leak around the reservoir or along a hose line when it's supposed to be under pressure.</p><p>Eliminate the easy stuff first, because a new pump will run you $800.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anybodyhome, post: 428387, member: 19161"] Something is effecting the pressure, which could be anything from something in the reservoir preventing the valve from closing all the way, hence building no pressure, as mentioned above; to a leak in a hose, to a bad pump. The pressure should be between 80-120 or so at idle at the pump output line and the steering wheel untouched. Turning the wheel a couple times in succession will crank the pressure upwards of 1000-1300 psi. Open the hood and have someone turn the wheel in both directions and listen for the pressure build. Also look for a leak around the reservoir or along a hose line when it's supposed to be under pressure. Eliminate the easy stuff first, because a new pump will run you $800. [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Power steering problem
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