Hard to turn steering wheel only while turning left

[clandr1]

I'm sad to report that I installed an AC Delco reman steering box today, bled the system, and now it's almost as if I don't have ANY power steering at low speeds.

Can anyone give me some advice? I'm assuming there's air in the system somewhere and I just can't get it out.

 

[Big Mama]

Are the hoses and pump ok? The air can get in through a small crack in the hose or fittings. Easier with extra eyes Find the bleed screw on the box put a hose to direct it. Fill the reservoir crack the screw turn the wheels lock to lock several times until no bubbles. Shut it off do it again you’ll feel when the bubbles are gone

 

[clandr1]

As far as I can tell, the hoses are fine. The pump was replaced about 3-4 weeks ago. I've thrown in the towel. Tomorrow if a local, highly rated mobile mechanic doesn't call me back first thing in the morning, I'm going to take it to the local dealer and let them fix it.

I'm so frustrated. I bled it 5 different times using 4 different methods, and nothing worked. Maybe I just need to put a vacuum to it, but I don't have the inclination to buy the stuff I need online and wait for it to arrive.

 

[Big Mama]

Since it’s worse with the new box on could it be you got a bad one?

 

[clandr1]

Finally threw in the towel and had a mobile mechanic come out. He replaced the power steering pump with a brand new AC Delco unit, and all is well. I'll never know if the original PS pump was bad, or if the steering pump was bad and the original PS pump was operating normally.

I have a request: I think the mechanic intertwined my negative battery cable with the power steering pressure and return lines - can someone snap a photo of how the negative battery cable is routed in the area of the power steering lines and post it in this thread?

 

[Big Mama]

06 with 5.3 4WD? Mine is 07 6.2 not sure with model change let’s ask for help @swathdiver @iamdub @Galante @kbuskill @HiHoeSilver

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Finally threw in the towel and had a mobile mechanic come out. He replaced the power steering pump with a brand new AC Delco unit, and all is well. I'll never know if the original PS pump was bad, or if the steering pump was bad and the original PS pump was operating normally.

I have a request: I think the mechanic intertwined my negative battery cable with the power steering pressure and return lines - can someone snap a photo of how the negative battery cable is routed in the area of the power steering lines and post it in this thread?

06 5.3

 

[clandr1]

06 5.3

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I love this board! Thanks @HiHoeSilver , very much appreciated.