c5dura
01-22-2003, 14:32
I was installing my Warn M15 last night and when I had the bumber off, I noticed that the steering box was covered with ps fluid. Upon closer examination, it appears that the leak is originating from the seal at the top cover. This is the cover with the adjustment bolt for taking the 'play' out of the steering.
My power steering pump was replaced 2000 miles ago as it seized up when I tried to get out of a ditch and the front wheels were stuck in a rut as I tried to turn 'em. Blew a ps hose at the same time, and that might have been what seized the pump.
Could the pressure that blew the hose and seized the pump have caused this seal to go? What are the odds that my steering box was damaged during the original incident?
When I got the truck back after the initial repair, the ps resovoir was filled all the way. I had to pull quite a bit of fluid out to get down to the "full cold" mark. Could this have been the cause of the new leak?
If I take the truck to the stealer and ask to have the leak fixed, can they do so without removing the bumper? The last thing I want is for them to pull my winch and mount off the truck to pull the bumper to gain access to the steering box. I just know they are going to screw that up if they try.
I'm hoping that the seal can be replaced without removing the bumper, although it looks like a real pain to do from the top without removing the intercooler plumbing and perhaps the lower radiator hose.
Btw, the M15000 with the Rio Grande stainless mouting looks awesome. I'll try to get some pics up soon.
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My power steering pump was replaced 2000 miles ago as it seized up when I tried to get out of a ditch and the front wheels were stuck in a rut as I tried to turn 'em. Blew a ps hose at the same time, and that might have been what seized the pump.
Could the pressure that blew the hose and seized the pump have caused this seal to go? What are the odds that my steering box was damaged during the original incident?
When I got the truck back after the initial repair, the ps resovoir was filled all the way. I had to pull quite a bit of fluid out to get down to the "full cold" mark. Could this have been the cause of the new leak?
If I take the truck to the stealer and ask to have the leak fixed, can they do so without removing the bumper? The last thing I want is for them to pull my winch and mount off the truck to pull the bumper to gain access to the steering box. I just know they are going to screw that up if they try.
I'm hoping that the seal can be replaced without removing the bumper, although it looks like a real pain to do from the top without removing the intercooler plumbing and perhaps the lower radiator hose.
Btw, the M15000 with the Rio Grande stainless mouting looks awesome. I'll try to get some pics up soon.
[ 01-22-2003: Message edited by: c5dura ]</p>