Power steering right?

Gecko · Mar 6, 2014

So I'm going to assume that my power steering pump is leaking. Here's a few pictures I just want to make sure I'm seeing this correctly.

It has looked similar to this since I bought the truck but I haven't had any problems with it. I still don't actually have any problems with it I just figure if that is whats happening I should replace it.

ARust · Mar 6, 2014

I don't what else it could be besides power steering. If it's getting harder to steer and you have to turn more, then yeah it is. If you haven't noticed a difference in steering, it's something else... I just don't know what else though.

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RonJon '06 · Mar 6, 2014

That's not a factory clamp going into the cooler. I would just make sure there is no fluid leaking from somewhere else higher up. Your PS fluid level should be low as well.

earlzach · Mar 6, 2014

That non factory clamp was the repair to the hose way back when these trucks came out. I had the 03 I had to ad the same clamp. In fact almost everyone form Ram forums ended up doing that very same clamp. To me it still looks like that is where the leak is coming from. If you can get it tighter I am afraid you will need a new hose. And probably a new hardware store clamp as well.

MegaMouseGW · Mar 6, 2014

I would use a very strong cleaner, and drive it around after words to actually see where the leak is coming from.

Gecko · Mar 6, 2014

The fluid level did run low earlier this winter but I didn't have any problems before it and I haven't needed to refill it since. I guess I'll try and clean it off and see what it looks like. I know the reservoir is above where those pictures are taken. Maybe it's the hose from the reservoir that is leaking?

ARust · Mar 6, 2014

Check all the fluids it could possibly be. Then just go from there.

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ARust · Mar 6, 2014

It's probably PS fluid, especially if those black hoses are connecting to. Probably just a leaky end on one of them...

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05daytona · Mar 7, 2014

Like MegaMouse said, I'd clean the **** out of it, drive it for a few days, then see where it's leaking.

earlzach · Mar 7, 2014

Just a heads up. Mine leaked WAAAAYYY more in the winter on start ups when fluids and pump was cold. No kidding, its the PS hose connection and cold combination for the extra leaking.

Notsobroke · Mar 7, 2014

mine looks like that. i cleaned found it to be the return line out of the rack i double clamped it and it solved it. clean it see if you can twist by hand if so tighten down on the clamp or double it up

dmacell1 · Mar 9, 2014

I too put another clamp next to the factory original power steering hose. Its been 6 months and it hasnt leaked since.

Gecko · Mar 9, 2014

Thanks guys. I'll clean it off and then grab a new clamp or 2 and that should do it.

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