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This might be one for the DIY

Power steering

Problem: If the power steering seems to be switching on and off while you are turning the wheel.

If you have no fluid loss and your belts are on and tight check the little universal that connects the rack to the steering shaft.

post-25786-1230975638_thumb.jpgpost-25786-1230975912_thumb.jpg Cost about $35.00

To fix

Undo the two bolts holding it on. Slide it up first to get it off the rack then pull it down. You may need to spread it slightly with a screwdriver but don’t get to aggressive.

Using a bolt and a socket in the vice (see photo) it is quite easy to push the old unit out. But be sure to put a piece of metal between the fingers of the universal (If these get bent it’s all over red rover) so as not to push them together. I used a piece of 3mm plate about 30mm long and about 25mm wide.

To install the new one you will need to take the caps off the star so you can insert it in to the fork then it is back to the vice.

It’s a little tricky at this point and it is easier if there is an extra pair of hands to hold everything while you do up the vice (Again with the piece of metal between the forks). Push the cups in far enough so the seals do their job. The cups should be about 1.5/2 mm below the surface. Give it a light tap with a centre pop punch and it should be as good as new.

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This might be one for the DIY

Power steering

Problem: If the power steering seems to be switching on and off while you are turning the wheel.

If you have no fluid loss and your belts are on and tight check the little universal that connects the rack to the steering shaft.

post-25786-1230975638_thumb.jpgpost-25786-1230975912_thumb.jpg Cost about $35.00

To fix

Undo the two bolts holding it on. Slide it up first to get it off the rack then pull it down. You may need to spread it slightly with a screwdriver but don't get to aggressive.

Using a bolt and a socket in the vice (see photo) it is quite easy to push the old unit out. But be sure to put a piece of metal between the fingers of the universal (If these get bent it's all over red rover) so as not to push them together. I used a piece of 3mm plate about 30mm long and about 25mm wide.

To install the new one you will need to take the caps off the star so you can insert it in to the fork then it is back to the vice.

It's a little tricky at this point and it is easier if there is an extra pair of hands to hold everything while you do up the vice (Again with the piece of metal between the forks). Push the cups in far enough so the seals do their job. The cups should be about 1.5/2 mm below the surface. Give it a light tap with a centre pop punch and it should be as good as new.

Thanks for that. Were there any other clues such as sloppiness at the steering wheel or strange noises?
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Hi

There was no noise or sloppiness at all. The only other noticeable thing was the colder it was IE first thing in the morning it would be more noticeable. It’s the two cups across one plane of the star that causes this feeling.

The process of elimination was as follows

1. Flush the system. Pedders did this for me at a cost of $125.oo which should be done on a regular basis according to them. The oil was very dirty. This did not fix the problem

2.2nd hand pump $110.oo. still not right

3.2nd hand rack $220.oo. problem still there

4.Universal joint $35.oo. 2hrs work and all is well again

So if anyone has the same symptoms this hopefully will save you some time and money.

phil

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Hi

There was no noise or sloppiness at all. The only other noticeable thing was the colder it was IE first thing in the morning it would be more noticeable. It’s the two cups across one plane of the star that causes this feeling.

The process of elimination was as follows

1. Flush the system. Pedders did this for me at a cost of $125.oo which should be done on a regular basis according to them. The oil was very dirty. This did not fix the problem

2.2nd hand pump $110.oo. still not right

3.2nd hand rack $220.oo. problem still there

4.Universal joint $35.oo. 2hrs work and all is well again

So if anyone has the same symptoms this hopefully will save you some time and money.

phil

thanks for the info im sure you will save someone else some good dollars regards mike .
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Phil, thats a F lot of money to spend. Mine has a little "kick kick" some times. Maybe this could be the start of the prob. I'll keep an eye on it.

If it's not I know where I can lay my hands on a good 2nd hand pump and rack. LOL :rofl:

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Phil, thats a F lot of money to spend. Mine has a little "kick kick" some times. Maybe this could be the start of the prob. I'll keep an eye on it.

Digging up an old thread... I know... but mine has done this for the ~3 years I have owned it; symptoms are park at ~3/4 lock and apply a slight turning force to the wheel and you can feel the assistance take the wheel and then let go sporadically.

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