SPKNout4CHRIST
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- Ram Year
- 2004
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- Hemi 5.7
I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 Hemi 5.7.
I am having issues being able to steer. If I am moving or give it gas when sitting still I can steer it okay, but otherwise the wheel will not turn at all or is EXTREMELY difficult to turn. Also, when turning the wheel I hear the typical whining noise associated with a power steering issue.
I replaced the pressure switch a couple of months back as that is what was causing the check engine light to come on. That fixed the check engine light issue, but had no effect on the issue above. I have added fluid to make sure it is full, but that has also not had any effect.
Is the next thing I am looking the power steering pump? If so, what kind do I need to replace it with? I have seen them with and without the reservoir, etc. Lastly, is this something I should be able to accomplish myself? I am fairly mechanically inclined, but don’t want to get in over my head.
Thanks in advance for the advice and God bless!
Matthew
I am having issues being able to steer. If I am moving or give it gas when sitting still I can steer it okay, but otherwise the wheel will not turn at all or is EXTREMELY difficult to turn. Also, when turning the wheel I hear the typical whining noise associated with a power steering issue.
I replaced the pressure switch a couple of months back as that is what was causing the check engine light to come on. That fixed the check engine light issue, but had no effect on the issue above. I have added fluid to make sure it is full, but that has also not had any effect.
Is the next thing I am looking the power steering pump? If so, what kind do I need to replace it with? I have seen them with and without the reservoir, etc. Lastly, is this something I should be able to accomplish myself? I am fairly mechanically inclined, but don’t want to get in over my head.
Thanks in advance for the advice and God bless!
Matthew