2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission hydraulic stearing fluid leakage

[CarlThompson]

I have stearing fluid leaking from my stearing box (i think) i was wondering if there is anyway to get in there and see where it is actually coming from. Any suggestions would be much appriciated.

 

[JFaughn]

How about just pressure washing and then look for leaks , also it may be leaking from the pump & dripping down onto the gearbox .
If it is the pump there is some places selling seal kits .
also you might want to go back to the user control pannel and fill in you truck signature , so we can better answer your ???

 

[SS]

When you find and fix the leak make sure your hydroboost still works with the engine off. The test procedure is in the service manual - something like charge the system with the engine on and turn the steering back and forth several times. Shut the engine off and let sit for 1 hour - return and try the brake pedal. If it is hard with no assist then you have probably lost the nitrogen charged cylinder pressure (provides brake assist if the engine stalls). You can also check it by rolling 3 mph in a very large parking lot and shutting the engine off. The brakes should have at least 3 good assists before losing charge.



Actually, this is a good thing for everyone to check regularly - you don't want to find out the system doesn't work with a 10,000 lb load!



EDIT: The reason I say this here is because if the nitrogen cylinder bursts it forces fluid out of the fill cap on the pump. When you refill the pump everything works fine (except the brake assist with the engine off). It happened to me when the truck sat overnight - came out to find fluid on the ground and no steering/brake assist. Refilled it so I could drive it and then had the hydroboost replaced immediately.

 

[ChrisM]

I'm no expert but there's only a few places it can be leaking from ,on mine it was coming from the seal for the input shaft (top of the steering box).

I had a friend turn the steering wheel to the stop to put pressure on it while looking for the leak( I was under the truck off to one side and had eye protection )and was able to see it flowing from the top side of the box at the shaft, other places to check would be hose connections and the I think they call it the pitman arm shaft (lower out put shaft)and if its none of those it check the power power steering pump you should be able to see by looking down from the area of the drivers side battery ,hope this helps,if it is the box

it took three before they found one that didn't have a problem out of the box,good luck