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Robert Cubitt Posted on Sep 28, 2012
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97 tahoe power stering got hard changed pump, drove couple miles pump went again, changed third time and again went out. flushed system full fluid elimated evo sensor on pump, steers good on jackManually no binding I think steering box good . HELP

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I would agree that you have a gearbox issue. I would have thought that something was wrong after the 2nd pump??

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  • Posted on Nov 14, 2008

SOURCE: Power steering hose

about $150-200, it all depends on the labor rate in your area. here are the parts prices I show for the hoses. You didn't say what engine so these are for a 5.7L V8
EDELMANN Part # 71350 48" of bulk PS return hose. $7.49

EDELMANN Part # 92004 PS high pressure line $17.47

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  • Posted on Sep 08, 2009

SOURCE: power steering went out, real hard to steer

Check under the hood where the fuses are located, right next to the battery terminals. The fuse cover has a printout underneath. I believe power steering is the #1 fuse. You can replace this fuse at any auto parts store.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 09, 2009

SOURCE: i first heard a squeek then when i was parking steering got hard i checked fluid its full

Same thing happened to me a week ago... I was parallel parking and my power steering locked up.
My car ran fine, however every time I braked and turned simultaneously, the steering got hard.
I took it into the shop, it needed new power steering pulley parts.
On my way to the shop however, my car started chirping.. it also needed a new serpentine belt (I'm not sure if the problems were related).
Both repairs together cost me under $200.
Hope that helps... (by the way, my car was stable enough to drive the 25ish miles to my work before I got it fixed... I'm not sure how safe that was, though)

greatestmind

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  • Posted on Oct 22, 2009

SOURCE: moms nissan quest is hard to turn it has power

The pump has an inlet hose and return hose. Do you know where the return hose is on the pump. Disconnect this hose and stick it in a clear container. have someone start the engine and see if fluid runs into the container. Let me know the results.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 07, 2009

SOURCE: my 2000 impala has power steering assist when cold

sounds like a pump faliure

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