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2nd power steering pump in two years wtf??

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#1 ·
ive changed my ps pump 2 times in two years i got it from advance and it seems like the 2nd one is going out again the steering wheel is really hard when the truck is sitting still but normal under driving conditions any idea why this is happening? need some input on this ima doing something wrong?
thanks!
 
#2 ·
Did you use power steering fluid or ATF? Lift and oversized tires? Sorry, on my phone so i can't see sigs. The tough turning when stopped is a common thing on these trucks due to the axle setup. My truck does it in spells and is worse now that im running a 12" wide wheel. Gotten to where i just man handle it for now. About the only solution I've found without doing axle swap and all is a hydro assist.

Btw, parts store replacements are notorious for dying on our trucks.
 
#4 ·
The owners manual calls for ATF. Check it for the type and do a flush. I bet that will help your problem.
 
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