| Power Steering issue [message #111891] |
Thu, 13 January 2011 11:55  |
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MangoMushroom
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Registered: August 2008
Location: Emeryville, CA
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Hello Everyone,
Quick question about a steering issue I have:
After 2 months of sitting still in storage, my Birchaven has a sticky steering problem! When I turn the wheel to the right about 1/8 of the way, I encounter significant resistance in turning the wheel any further. Once I push through that resistance, it turns fine again. I checked the steering fluid, and the reservoir was low so I topped it off. May have been this way for awhile... Fluid level is correct now. I've turned the wheel back and forth dozens of times and the symptom persists.
Do I need all new fluid? Or perhaps it is the belt? The belt exhibits no whine as typical when alternator belt slips...
I believe the resistance occurs again once the steering wheel reaches a full 360 degree turn and approaches the 1/8 turn mark again. Also, the resistance is more pronounced when turning to the right than to the left. In fact, I believe turning left does not exhibit any stickiness now.
Any feedback is always greatly appreciated. Thanks and Happy New Year!!! 
****MangoMushroom
`76 GMC Birchaven named "Harvey"
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