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2005 Dodge Dakota Steering

Tiny
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  • 2005 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 3.7L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 27,000 MILES
The steering on my truck seems to get stiffer as the weather gets colder. On warm days, the steering seems fine. I have checked the fluid level & belt which are fine. I jacked up the front of the truck, removed both tie rod ends from the spindles and the steering stiffness didn't change. I am assuming the pump, hoses or the steering rack could be causing the problem. How can I determine which part is at fault without blindly replacing them thru process of elimination?
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Friday, June 6th, 2014 AT 7:39 AM

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Tiny
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Check pump pressure first and if truck has grease fittings try greasing it before anything
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Friday, June 6th, 2014 AT 10:29 AM
Tiny
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I disconnected the tie rods from the spindles so that should eliminate the binding of the ball joints & tie rods.
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Friday, June 6th, 2014 AT 12:47 PM
Tiny
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How can I tell if the pump pressure is ok? Is there a spec to go by?
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 AT 11:29 AM
Tiny
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Have a pro check it it will probably need adapters to put a gauge on it. But if you must it should have 125 psi then once above idle should have a flow rate of 50-60 psi at 1500 rpm.
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 AT 12:05 PM

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