Power Steering Help...

[Ramphix]

I have got a question. I was driving down the road today and my power steering seems to get real hard at a turn and won't go back to normal. I checked my power steering fluid and it seemed low so I filled it but no help. It is hard as hell to steer now though. What could this be? I never heard a bad noise or anything.

 

[turbotalawd]

did you check the belt? Check the teeth if they are cracked or missing then its probably time for a new belt. this could cause slipping and will affect you steering. you should change all the accessory belts while your in that area.

 

[jo_91gs]

have you noticed any braking problems like a "hard brake pedal" when this happens

 

[jo_91gs]

cause if it is your pump/belt, youll have both steering and braking problems

 

[Ramphix]

I found out Power Steering belt fell off... any picture tutorials on replacing it?

 

[turbotalawd]

do you have a copy of the manuals? a chiltons or haynes will have pictures and steps on how to perform the belt change. make sure you change the other belts down there too as they might be worn

 

[Ramphix]

Yes when I went down to Auto Zone I grabbed a copy of Haynes Repair Manual for 1995 - 2001 Eagle Talon / Eclipse... If you have this manual could you give me a page number I could look on? Yes I also bought the alternator belt since it looked worn to hell...

 

[turbotalawd]

I don't know the page number because I have the manual for the 1g only. Look in the index at the beginning of the book. It should have a section on replacing belts. It is usually under the engine section.

 

[Ramphix]

Well I looked at it but couldnt find anything about belts