Intermittent power steering problem at slow speed or stopped.

[Harley Harrold]

On my 2007 Quad Cab 1500, rwd, 5.7L HEMI with 103K miles. My power steering is acting up intermittently at low speeds, like turning slowly into a parking space, or turning the steering wheel with the truck stopped. I checked the fluid level in the PS pump, it was a little low. I added some fluid, but it still happens the same. It isn't all the time, some days I can drive without the power steering problem happening. It acts like it goes from power steering to manual steering and back to power steering again several times.

 

[jws123]

Open hood turn wheel make sure the belt is not slipping on the pulley. Also you should flush the system I usually use lucas power steering fluid with older systems at the end of the day if none of that works you may nee da new pump.

 

[Harley Harrold]

Thank you for your response.

 

[Dodge 1500 4X4]

X2 on new pump, is there allot of air bubbles in the reservoir when turning wheel.

 

[Harley Harrold]

I plan to flush the PS system, and re-service the system. If that doesn't work, I will replace the PS pump.