Power Steering Problem?

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SFD213

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Ive looked for an answer but the problem other describe is different. So this problem has been around for a little while but has recently worsened. When I turn the wheel, there is a pulsating that I can feel through the steering wheel. Almost feels like if I had big knobbly tires or paddles, but my ATs are not new and never did that. I believe its the power steering pump but Im not sure. No its no whining, and yes the fluid is full. Pulsating seems to improve once its warmed up but it never goes away entirely
 

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Mine did same thing. I sucked old fluid out of reservoir and put new fluid in. It stopped pulsating and was fine. Now I do this every 20k miles.

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Ive looked for an answer but the problem other describe is different. So this problem has been around for a little while but has recently worsened. When I turn the wheel, there is a pulsating that I can feel through the steering wheel. Almost feels like if I had big knobbly tires or paddles, but my ATs are not new and never did that. I believe its the power steering pump but Im not sure. No its no whining, and yes the fluid is full. Pulsating seems to improve once its warmed up but it never goes away entirely
What year and size truck ?

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What year and size truck ?

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Its an 04 2500hd 5.7 4x4 QCLB Carli Leveling Kit w/Adjustable Track Bar 285/70R17 Terra Grapplers. Truck has 147,***

I add all this because it is potentially relevant


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Well the problem has not presented itself and the last few days I haven’t even felt it. Maybe it’s because I’ve been driving it more often lately


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Like bulrid8 said, a fluid exchange is a great pm. And simple to do. It will keep your system fresh with minimal contamination as the fluids get old. It’s just an all around good practice for preventative maintenance.
 
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