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Originally Posted by ThrottleAbuse
Thanks for all the help j cAT. I replaced the main belt and the AC belt and no more squeeking. I still however have the weird loss of power steering. I put the truck on jack stands and turned the wheel back and forth without the engine running and its smooth with no odd sounds or resistance. I then started the truck and did the same back and forth about two dozen times. Still having issues. Its hard to tell, but it may have helped a little. Is there another way to bleed the system or should I maybe just try doing it again?
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new does not mean its good. I would get another pump, with what you have done/checked so far.
if the steering was hard always this may mean the steering box is worn .
another possibility would be the EVO. electronic variable orifice.
this has a sensor at the base of the steering column, called the EVO sensor these can go bad .it may be intermittent in its working causing the steering effort to increase ........this is on vehicles/trucks with out ride control are BCM controlling all this by the pump solenoid orifice .
try replacing this evo sensor next.