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Margaret V Posted on Mar 26, 2017

I have a 2008 Dodge Dakota. Just replaced power steering pump and hoses and within a week it is starting to go. Fluid is looking burnt. Wheel alignment, steering assembly and tie rods good

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 07, 2008

SOURCE: Inner tie rod 99 durango replacement

make sure if you do it youself you count how many turns it takes for your tierods to come off. it it makes it easy for me that way. also make sure you get a front end aligiment when your done

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 14, 2008

SOURCE: Steering problem 1997 Dodge Ram

the half shaft does not need to go in a certain way, Just as long as you get it in all the way. when checking steering play to see where it is. It's best to leave the truck off. Turn ignition on but dont start to unlock steering column, Then look by driverside tire while your buddy just turns the wheel only the amount of free play it has. Just back and forth usually a few inchs. till it starts getting tight. "Look at the steering shaft and you will see it turning back and forth. Then Look at the output on the pitman arm. It should move back and forth with steering shaft. slower but at the same rate. If it does not. you need a gearbox. but read up because you can adjust some of them with a locknot and screw on top of box. If it's ok. look at the drag link. And down the line. eventually you'l find the problem. Any more Q e-mail me at [email protected]
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Dodge Dakota loose steering

Hello
Welcome to FixYa
there is a u joint to be replaced on your steering shaft just after the steering shaft
open the hood look down to the steering shaft you will see a small u joint very common to go bad most auto parts stores carry the part
RD

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 14, 2009

SOURCE: Dakota power steering leak

That's the power steering pressure switch and it is very easy to replace. I don't know how much the part is, but it cant be very much. It's a very simple switch. I'd just replace it.

steve noel

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  • Posted on Jun 29, 2009

SOURCE: Loose inner tie rods on '97 Dodge Dakota Sport 2WD

corect size wrench should work. count the number of turn it takes to remove each unit make note and install new units using those numbers

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