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Power steering fading.. what to look for?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by smcgill, Apr 6, 2017.

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Apr 6, 2017 at 9:15 AM

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My 2008 taco's power steering is fading.
What should I check?

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Apr 6, 2017 at 3:49 PM

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Better describe "fading"? I assume you have checked the fluid level--if it was run very low there may be air in the system that needs to be purged, turn the wheels "full lock" side-to-side 3 ot 4 times; that will purge system on most p/s systems...

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Check your lower column u-joint.

Steering issue - trying to diagnose

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