Power steering Truck is hard to steer fells like the rack is sticking or pump is going out most of the time it is ok.2001 dodge dakota 4 wheel drive.

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My89 dodge dakotas steering is copletely loose and wheels dont turn at all everything seems to be attached,whats the problem

where to start? any steering fluid? steering belt ok? steering wheel tight? steering pump ok? front end pitman and idler arm(s) ok? front end bushings or rod ends ok? steering box gears steipped? steering rack could be stripped. check all these first then get back to me.

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Jun 05, 2016 • Dodge Cars & Trucks

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2000 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 We have been having problems with the power steering. at times when driving I speed up and the steering wheel will not turn or will turn but is very hard to turn right or left....

sounds like the valves in the box or rack want renewing.can you get a recon rack?.or you could do a pressure check of the pump by teeing in a pressure guage

Mar 18, 2015 • 2000 Dodge Durango

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1988 dodge dakota new power steering pump and rack and pinnon,new belts still no power steering

open the filler cap. check the level .now bleed the air out. by turning your steering full lock left and right a few times then check the level again if ok refit the cap.

Dec 21, 2013 • 1988 Dodge Dakota

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Rack and pinion? have play in wheel no sign of leaks new power steering pump installed

Hi Gunny, If your vehicle is fitted with rack and pinion steering also check the rack ends for play. The rack ends are the rods which the tie rod ends screw onto. The other end fits onto the rack of the rack and pinion. To work on those you will need to remove the rubber boots and loosen the locking washer, they can then be loosened with a wrench. If they are worn the play will be evident in the steering. When replacing them also replace the rubber boots. If the boots are worn and road grime and dust enters, you will see leakage from the rack and pinion in the near future. I always thought the Dakota was fitted with a steering box? Regards John

Jun 24, 2012 • 1990 Dodge Dakota

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Power steering gets really stiff when driving for about 15 min on highway ,drained the power steering fluid,replaced it with lucas power steering synthetic fluid....had steering power column replaced a...

Lossen you power steering pump line and see if it is pumping flouid out .when turning wheels, If not this is your problem. goo luck.

Mar 29, 2011 • 2004 Dodge Dakota

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Often times when I turn the wheel all the way weather left or right. and weather in forward or in reverse doesn't matter the truck kills. its a 2001 dodge dakota automatic.

on most power steering pumps there is a single wire idle up switch to compensate for load caused by pump switch is on pump check connection also try to find a clear parking lot drive in slow circle steer all the way see if engine dies while moving at slow speed will use less effort if engine doesnt die then check the p/s idle up switch

Jan 13, 2011 • 2001 Dodge Dakota

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Power steering went out while I was driving (exiting freeway and braking) fluid seems to be leaking but the measurement stick for the power steering fluid is full). Where do I go with this an d what am I...

check the tension of the belt driving the power steering pump if not real tight it needs replaced turn wheel all way to left then to right listen for a squeeling noise if squeels then you need new power steering pump

Sep 12, 2010 • 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck 2WD

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2003 2500 dodge truck: replaced p/s pump,still hard to steer

Fluid level O.K. ? Pump drive belt O.K.? than is is a collapsed flexible hydraulic line or the steering rack is at fault.

Aug 13, 2009 • 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Truck

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2001 Dodge Dakota

I'm assuming this truck has Power Steering. (my 2000 Dodge Dakota does) Because the power steering pump is causing a strain on the engine when you turn the steering wheel and it is also being strained by putting the truck in 4 wheel drive, A simple tune up might be in order. By tune up I mean spark plugs, spark plug wires, air cleaner, Distributor cap and rotor button. I would also check the timing on the engine and if possible change the fuel filter (The fuel filter is a real bear on this truck because it is in the fuel tank along with the fuel pump and sending unit)

Nov 10, 2008 • 2001 Dodge Dakota

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it sounds like you've got a really bad leak in a hose/pump/reservoir

plus, power steering fluid isn't the greatest for cleaning the engine with ;)

Keep an eye on the serpentine belt, b/c the leaking fluid might eat it up and cause premature failure.

Aug 29, 2008 • Dodge Durango Cars & Trucks

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I have a 2001 dodge dakota 3.9 2 wheel drive pickup.Power steering resovior is leaking.Need any tips on replacing it. Thanks. Rick

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Make sure the fluid level is OK, if reservoir MT ad, with out the cap till air comes out and fluid gets in to system, turn the steering right to left wile You add fluid with cap off, till fluid is not longer going down and reservoir inside gets quiet, when fluid level is OK, put cap back and try it, if system did not recovered normality and loud noise comes from the pump, pump needs replacing, if steering is steel hard, no noise comes from pump, look a steering box or steering arms, if truck has Rakenpinon, look for broken boots, pit man arm

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