protegespeed

I was driving my pro and all the sudden it felt like the steering wheel got locked up or somthing it got really difficult to steer. i can barely turn the steering wheel. any of you guys know what the problem could be? and how to fix it?
any help is apreciated

Roberto Tschen

Well it seems to be that the power steering pump is broken because you loose the softness of the steering wheel.

Did you check the steering fluid? because if its in hi level you have problems with the impeler of the pump, you have to change the steering pump for a new one and if its in the empty level just try to to feel it again...

Roddimus Prime

it may not be JUST the pump. First things first. Check your powersteering fluid. Is it at the right level? Now, make sure that you belt is intact, not fraying, split, damaged or wrapped around the PS pulley. If it is ok proceed to remove the belt (rather easy) and try turning the pulley by hand. If it is difficult to do then your pump may have locked up on you. this is uncommon but you should check it anyway. If it spins freely you may have a leak or fluid loss somewhere. You hsould notice this when checking the fluid level.

After you check these out let us know and I'll tell you what to do next.

protegespeed

thanks a lot for the help guys.about how much does a steering pump cost? were is the belt located at? and the pulley?

Roddimus Prime

uh oh, if you're asking these questions you should probably have a professional mechanic look at it.

protegespeed

thats probably the best thing. but i gotta learn someday right?
ohh and my steering fluid seems to be filled all the way to the top
does that mean the steering pump is broken?

Maz94Protege

may be steering pump belt coulda broke. i highly doubt that the fluid drained totally out that quickly, but check for fluid leaks if you find out that the belt didnt break.

protegespeed

yep i found today that it was the steering pump belt that broke im going to get it fixed tommorow i really apreciate all of your guys help, thank you very much

ghettopro

that happened to my bros 1995 ford explorer........and it ended up being someting with the powersterring..