New steering box problem

[44070dart]

Put a new Lares P/S steering box in my Charger. I couldn't cough up $650 plus for the others. The steering is in between power and manual steering now. Would the adjustment on the box make the steering a little more easy, or is this what I have to live with. PS belt is tight. thanks

 

[davek]

when filling did you turn the wheel all the way both ways about 4 times,could have air in it.

 

[44070dart]

No didn't.. will try

 

[furyus]

Don't try to adjust it. You will mess it up.

 

[44070dart]

Bled it like it says to, the first 6 inches of the steering wheels turn it's stiff, then it feels right. ???

 

[Wietse]

What oil did you use?
Does it get easier when the car is driven for some time?
Was there any modifications done at Lares? Fast ratio g/b or something?

I remember after replacing mine i had some instructions to lift the front of the car of the floor and steer multiple times in both directions to ensure the system was bled properly, not sure how you did it but might be worth a try as well?
As mentioned, do not make any adjustment as yet.
The adjuster sets the back lash between the gears, which is done during refurbishment.
There is some sloppy/slack in the center bit but these boxes normally get tighter at both ends steering, if you adjust it too tight in the center it might jam/damage at full steering.

 

[44070dart]

I bled it this morning, maybe 15 times in both directions first with engine off, then running. It drop about 3 inches down in the reservoir and I refilled it with P/S fluid. Haven't touched the adjuster on box because as suggested, I will screw it up. No mods on the box. It just feels tight when you first start turning at any speed, then feels like P/S should.

 

[44070dart]

From Lares today

This sounds like you may have air in your system yet. Disable the ignition, using recommended procedure in your service manual. Raise front wheels until just clearing the ground. Place drain pan under power steering pump return port. Disconnect return line from power steering pump and place it in drain pan. Flush the power steering reservoir by pouring new fluid into reservoir until the fluid runs clear. Be sure to use fluid recommended for your vehicle. Leave return line in drain pan. Cap the pump reservoir return port to prevent leakage. Fill power steering pump with new fluid. While having someone watch the fluid level and adding fluid to the pump, crank engine over for less than 2o second intervals( to prevent wear on starter), continue to add new fluid until return line runs clear. Reconnect return line. This completes the flushing procedure. Now for the bleeding procedure. With someone watching the fluid level(keep fluid level above top of pump casting) crank the engine over using the ignition switch in less than 20 second intervals (to prevent wear on starter). While you are cranking the engine over, turn steering wheel ¼ left then ¼ right/ then ½ turns left and right from center slowly until you reach lock to lock. If you see foam or bubbles, stop and let the system rest until bubbles and or foam dissipates. Repeat bleeding procedure until bubbles and or foam no longer enter the pump. Reconnect ignition system, lower wheels to the ground. Start engine and test drive the car. If steering is smooth bleeding is complete. If steering is erratic, whines or fluid is foaming repeat bleeding procedure again. I know this procedure seems long however it is important to be precise.

 

[MoparLeo]

This is why you ask the people who make the product how to complete the install/adjust procedure. Who else would have these details.
Instruction manuals and tech phone numbers are your friends.