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We have a 2001 Dodge Durango. We can hardly turn the wheel.

Sent to Car Experts February 03 11:28 AM

We have a 2001 Dodge Durango. We can hardly turn the wheel. Have replaced power steering pump, rack and pinion steering, upper & lower ball joints, tie rod ends and had it alligned 3 times. Also replaced the electric pressure valve next to steering pump. Can you help? Art

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2001 Dodge Durango 4.7

Already Tried:
replaced everything on steering.

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Status:  Closed   Value: $8
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February 3 12:12 PM (44 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
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It sounds as if your power assist is not operating.

I know you have replaced the power steering pump, but it may be faulty.

Most repair shops can measure the hydraulic pressure being generated by the pump to determine whether there is an internal pump failure; this requires a special adapter set with a 2000 psi pressure gauge that you probably do not have at home.

It is very common for these PS pumps to develop broken shafts inside the pump. Sometimes, this results in the pulley being obviously loose or coming off; other times the break is deeper inside where the pulley will still turn but the pump will not generate any pressure.

I would suggeest having the PS pressure measured, to determine whether you have a pump or a rack problem. If you have no power assist, one or the other is faulty (even if remanufactured).

I hope this is helpful; if so, an accept would be most appreciated! thanks!

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