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Topic: Power Steering Replacement

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Power Steering Replacement

Posted: 6/26/07 5:42am Message 1 of 8
Red72
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San Antonio, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 Red Corvette 350 4-speed coupe
The power steering unit on my '72 starting leaking.  Does anyone know if this can be replaced by someone like me that's more or less a backyard mechanic?  Do I need any kind of special tool to pull it off?  Any suggestions would be greatly appreaciated. Thank you.


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Power Steering Replacement

Posted: 6/26/07 7:45am Message 2 of 8
71Shark
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Vette(s): 1971 Brands Hatch Green L48 Coupe Automatic Driver - restored 1995
All components are reatively easily replaceable. No special tools necessary.  What is leaking... pump, assist ram.


Power Steering Replacement

Posted: 6/26/07 8:33am Message 3 of 8
Red72
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Don't positive, but it looks like the pump.  And I'm not sure, but when I say the pump, I think that's the container that holds the fluid.  Is that correct?


Power Steering Replacement

Posted: 6/26/07 12:47pm Message 4 of 8
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Vette(s): 1981 Corvette Two-Tone Claret color, 4 spd, C7 Vert
I replaced my whole system only to find during disassembly that the hose from the bottom of the pump makes a sharp bend and it was leaking out of the "pinch".  It did restore "feel" to the steering though.
JU



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Power Steering Replacement

Posted: 6/26/07 1:26pm Message 5 of 8
Okie Dude
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Vette(s): 1980 Black L48 T-Tops
Red72, I'm disappointed.Ouch
 
In the Spring 07 SharkBytes(found under the fun tab) I wrote two articles, one on a power steering install from scratch and one for a refresh with new pump and hoses.  Both articles have lots of pix that will show you how to get 'er done!Thumbs%20Up



Power Steering Replacement

Posted: 6/27/07 10:05am Message 6 of 8
jayare
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Dennis........
You're just the man I want to chat with. My T/T steering works fine but I sometimes feel/hear a creak or popping sound when turning the wheel with the car sitting still or very low speed like parking or turning into a driveway or garage.....steering or front end work needed?
Anybody......please chime-in.
Thanks...Rich


Power Steering Replacement

Posted: 6/27/07 10:11am Message 7 of 8
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Control arm bushings...or a crack in the frame. Check the welds around where the control arms are bolted to the frame, especially the lower ones...they have a tendency to crack at the welds.
Also, look at the bracket on the driver side that the steering ram bolts to. It can also cause cracks in the frame around the bolts.


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Power Steering Replacement

Posted: 6/27/07 6:12pm Message 8 of 8
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Control arm bushings...or a crack in the frame. Check the welds around where the control arms are bolted to the frame, especially the lower ones...they have a tendency to crack at the welds.
Also, look at the bracket on the driver side that the steering ram bolts to. It can also cause cracks in the frame around the bolts.[/QUOTE]......... Phenomenal Dude !  Thumbs%20Up


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