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Originally Posted by mjlmjl
UPDATE: Bad news...
Ok - so I've completely flushed the PS fluid and replaced it with DEXTRON AT fluid. The reservoir with pretty dirty and blacken inside, and since the new reservoir arrived - I decided to also replace it.
I'm totally disappointed now.
The power steering is actually hearvier and stiffer to turn the wheels. It feels "lumpy" when turning, as if it has notches in the rotation of the steering wheel. It takes a lot more effort now than ever before.
What's next? Is the U-Joint something I can "fix" or does it need to be replaced? Some threads mentioned scrapping away any rust and lubricating the joint... Would this be my next step?
Any suggestions?...
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No you can't "fix" the u-joint, you can however replace the intermediate steering shaft which has a new u-joint on it.
You can spray it down thoroughly with a penetrating oil/spray and see if it frees up the steering some as a test, if that frees it up then the u-joint is definitely bad and you need to replace the shaft.
