97 Cadillac Steering Problems

[RLDANIEL]

Have steering problems. At times steering is very hard, then acts like something breaks loose. Is there a repair or does the steering box have to be replaced? Thanks

[lzvbys]

Originally Posted by RLDANIEL

Have steering problems. At times steering is very hard, then acts like something breaks loose. Is there a repair or does the steering box have to be replaced? Thanks

Maybe your powersteering pump is at fault...A plugged line or a bad pump...

[maxwedge]

There is no way to diagnose this in this environment, as stated a p/s pump pressure test should be performed and also the steering should be inspected for any binding components, belt and tensioner checked for possible slippage.

[RLDANIEL]

Back to the steering problem. At idle is when the problem occurs, at higher RPM's the steering is better. I don't have a tester, can they be rented and if so where would I look. What should the pressure be? Thanks Roy

[maxwedge]

A pump pressure tester set up cost over a 100.00, I would suggest you get a pro to help you with this.