Steering binding - Help !!

Mustang_289 · 03-03-2002, 07:43 AM

The steering linkage was binding up pretty bad when turning almost to the point where it almost feels locked. We just replaced the steering rack - as the seals were bad - and powersteering fluid was leaking. After we removed it and put a new one on, most of the binding cleared up but we've still got a little bit.

Anyone on this BBS a front-end guy? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanx in advance

Big Bopper · 03-03-2002, 02:59 PM

My car did the same thing. I had my buddy at a front end shop fix it. I'll call him and find out what it exactly was. Check the site tonight......

Mustang_289 · 03-04-2002, 06:51 AM

Thanx - I'll check back tonight!

Mustang_289 · 03-05-2002, 05:44 PM

Hey Big Bopper - did you have any luck with checking with your budy who fixed your binding with your stang?

richd · 03-05-2002, 07:08 PM

A friend of mine changed one of the high pressure power steering hoses on his '89 Prelude. After replacing it the steering would get really tight for a split second while turning. He was told to fill the pump with fluid and do a bunch of lock to lock turns to get the air bubbles out. After doing that a bunch of times the steering became much smoother.

Sounds like you might have the same problem.

Good luck,

Rich D.

Big Bopper · 03-05-2002, 07:13 PM

Mustang 289.... After some sweet talking my buddy,.. I found out that all he did to fix mine was put more fluid in it and went lock to lock a bunch of times.....I guess thats why it just cost me a 12 Beer!!!!

Good luck Eh!

Mustang_289 · 03-06-2002, 07:24 AM

Does this mean I owe you a 6 pack of brew?

Thanx for the help guys - we'll check this out ASAP. This
project car that my son and I are working on is coming along
good. We've got most of the little nagging mechanical problems out of the way and when we do, we'll start looking at other
mods, clean-up, and new paint job.

03-03-2002, 07:43 AM	#1
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Steering binding - Help !! The steering linkage was binding up pretty bad when turning almost to the point where it almost feels locked. We just replaced the steering rack - as the seals were bad - and powersteering fluid was leaking. After we removed it and put a new one on, most of the binding cleared up but we've still got a little bit. Anyone on this BBS a front-end guy? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanx in advance

03-03-2002, 02:59 PM	#2
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	My car did the same thing. I had my buddy at a front end shop fix it. I'll call him and find out what it exactly was. Check the site tonight...... __________________ 90' GT Drop-top, 88' 302,pulleys,full flowmasters (turndowns),Ported stock Intakes,twin flex-a-lites,Pro-5.0,3.55's,short belt,elctric water pump,timing bumped,taylor leads.(headers soon!)

03-05-2002, 07:08 PM	#5
richd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edison, NJ, USA Posts: 125	Try doing some lock to lock turns.... A friend of mine changed one of the high pressure power steering hoses on his '89 Prelude. After replacing it the steering would get really tight for a split second while turning. He was told to fill the pump with fluid and do a bunch of lock to lock turns to get the air bubbles out. After doing that a bunch of times the steering became much smoother. Sounds like you might have the same problem. Good luck, Rich D.

03-05-2002, 07:13 PM	#6
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Mustang 289.... After some sweet talking my buddy,.. I found out that all he did to fix mine was put more fluid in it and went lock to lock a bunch of times.....I guess thats why it just cost me a 12 Beer!!!! Good luck Eh! __________________ 90' GT Drop-top, 88' 302,pulleys,full flowmasters (turndowns),Ported stock Intakes,twin flex-a-lites,Pro-5.0,3.55's,short belt,elctric water pump,timing bumped,taylor leads.(headers soon!)

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03-04-2002, 06:51 AM	#3
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Thanx - I'll check back tonight!

03-05-2002, 05:44 PM	#4
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Hey Big Bopper - did you have any luck with checking with your budy who fixed your binding with your stang?

03-06-2002, 07:24 AM	#7
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Does this mean I owe you a 6 pack of brew? Thanx for the help guys - we'll check this out ASAP. This project car that my son and I are working on is coming along good. We've got most of the little nagging mechanical problems out of the way and when we do, we'll start looking at other mods, clean-up, and new paint job.