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pjb1112

check charge system/no power steering

Unread post by pjb1112 » Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:42 am

Car drove fine to store. Came out several hrs later n when tryng to back up was not able to turn wheel. OBD said check charge system. Car starts right up but u cannot turn whee. How costly to fix?

Meccboy

Re: check charge system/no power steering

Unread post by Meccboy » Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:35 pm

What model and year is this Oldsmobile?

pjb1112

Re: check charge system/no power steering

Unread post by pjb1112 » Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:19 am

Meccboy wrote:What model and year is this Oldsmobile?
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora with 105,000 miles

Meccboy

Re: check charge system/no power steering

Unread post by Meccboy » Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:19 am

OK. Well, the belt may have broke. That would explain both problems. The belt drives the power steering pump and the alternator.

Guest

Re: check charge system/no power steering

Unread post by Guest » Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:33 am

Now mechanic says its the water pump [he said it wasn't turning and snapped the serpentine belt which also has to be replaced] and something called the tensioner. How much should this cost?

Missy7790
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Power steering hose/line assembly install

Unread post by Missy7790 » Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:04 pm

Does anyone have a diagram or information
On installing the power steering hose/line assembly
In the 1990 olds eighty eight royale?
Any info or help would would appreciated!
This is a brand new part I'm attempting to
Install.

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carriedi
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Re: Power steering hose/line assembly install

Unread post by carriedi » Thu Sep 25, 2014 5:58 pm

there are two lines for your power steering rack. a pressure line that goes from the pressure side of the pump to the rack. That one will have metal lines at the ends and carries pressure sometimes over 2000 psi. the other hose is the return line. It is mostly flow so not so much pressure.

Inspect the vehicle and pay attention how the hoses are wrapped in and around everything. you're going to want to make sure your replacement hose matches up exactly.Once you take a hose out place it next to the new hose and make sure every twist and turn matches up. It's a pretty tight fit for most cars and if the fitting at each end don't line perfectly they might not want to thread in correctly. Cross threading the threads in the rack or pump will mean you will probably have to buy a new one.there is not a lot of room to get your hands and tools down to break the rack side fittings loose. You may need to use a crowfoot and extension to get at the lines. (sometimes you don't have enough room to get a wrench on the fitting and have room to turn it) (you might even need a flare nut style crowfoot if it's really tight)

make sure you have at least a quart of replacement power steering fluid.
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