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#1 of 5 power steering problem??? by go0001 Feb 06, 2007 (5:49 pm)
Long story short. 2001 pathfinder SE I got stuck in the mud and tried really hard to drive out. After getting out, the power steering seemed gone. I drove another 5 minutes, checked power steering fluid level and it was low. Checked by a mechanic, he didn't find any leaking but some "metal fragaments". He reflushed the fluid. It feels normal while driving, but still really stiff at 0-5 mph. Put tranismission at neutral, acclerating (increasing rpm) seems help.   Was this due to "damaged power steering pump", or "bent tie rod or ball joint", or "loose belts". Doe anyone have a clue?   Help really appreciated. You can leave a message here or email goer0001yahoo.com. Thanks again. Replies to this message: paisan (Feb 06, 2007 6:16 pm) go0001 (Feb 08, 2007 6:41 pm) paisan (Feb 08, 2007 7:01 pm)
#2 of 5 Re: power steering problem??? [go0001] by paisan Feb 06, 2007 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: go0001 (Feb 06, 2007 5:49 pm) Most likely a loose belt, but could also be the pump itself.   -mike Replies to this message: go0001 (Feb 08, 2007 6:41 pm) paisan (Feb 08, 2007 7:01 pm)
#3 of 5 Re: power steering problem??? [paisan] by go0001 Feb 08, 2007 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Feb 06, 2007 6:16 pm) Thank you, Mike. I will try get belt changed first. See how it goes. Replies to this message: paisan (Feb 08, 2007 7:01 pm)
#4 of 5 Re: power steering problem??? [go0001] by paisan Feb 08, 2007 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: go0001 (Feb 08, 2007 6:41 pm) It may only need to get tightened with the weather changes the rubber expands/contracts.   -mike

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