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Kenworth power steering help!!!

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Arodjasso23, Jul 26, 2019.

  1. Jul 26, 2019 #1
    Arodjasso23

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    I have a 2006 kenworth t800 with a c13 engine this morning I was going to work and noticed that it is super hard to steer to the right steering to the left is good but steering to the right seems impossible
     
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  3. Jul 26, 2019 #2
    boneebone

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    Check power steering pump fluid levels, you could have air in the lines.
     
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  4. Jul 26, 2019 #3
    Bakerman

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    Check to see that something isn’t bent, drag link, tie rod, maybe there some interference
     
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  5. Jul 26, 2019 #4
    Arodjasso23

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    Checked all fluid levels they seem ok. When the wheels are raised off the ground it turns okay but when they are on the ground it’s hard again I replaced all fluids. Could it be the pump or gear box?
     
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  7. Jul 26, 2019 #5
    boneebone

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    Most likely gearbox, if it was the pump you wouldn’t have any assistance turning the steering wheel.

    High Steering Effort in One Direction:

    - Unequal tire pressure.
    - Vehicle overload.
    - Inadequate hydraulic system pressure.
    - Excessive internal leakage in one direction of turn only (of gear box) (verify with internal leakage test).
    - Valve misadjusted.
     
    boneebone, Jul 26, 2019
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  8. Jul 26, 2019 #6
    Arodjasso23

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    So a mechanic suggested pump changed that and did absolutely nothing. I do notice when I turn the wheel I can hear a cracking noise by the wheel. Could it possibly be a kingpin before I go ahead and buy a gearbox?
     
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  9. Jul 27, 2019 #7
    Arodjasso23

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    Replaced both gear box and pump unfortunately still nothing.
     
    Arodjasso23, Jul 27, 2019
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    Intothesunset Thanks this.
  10. Jul 27, 2019 #8
    Intothesunset

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    Your mechanic is not to bright. Check drag link bind. Or over tighten nuts. Find a real shop to look at your check is all I can say for sure. I have added engine oil to resovoir to aid with more line pressure.
     
    Intothesunset, Jul 27, 2019
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  11. Jul 29, 2019 #9
    starmac

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    Jesus, if you can hear a cracking noise start there, well I guess you are pretty much there by now. lol
    Ask your mechanic (just before you get a new one) if he really thinks a pump cares which way you are turning the wheel?
     
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