JohnUKVetteNut Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Hi all my 2005 JDM has a fault with the power steering I think. It has become sticky or jerky when turning corners. Also if you wiggle steering whilst driving in straight line you can feel a resistance point come and then pass as you go over that point and then another comes?? Belt is good and tight and no signs of wear. No belt squeal. Have read forums here but found no topic on this problem yet. My previous car had similar ( not 350Z) problem and all I did was flush out fluid completely and refill with new. I have no idea how to drain this car of steering fluid nor which fluid to use. My car is a 2005 so has no speed sensitive action to it like the newer ones do. It is not tyres ( 4 new ones recently).Possible tight ball joint? help please? JohnUKVeteNut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Fluid issue, perhaps requires change or top up or perhaps air lock. PAS pump or Rack issue. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnUKVetteNut Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Hi Alex thanks for input. how to swop out fluid? when new tyres fitted ( today!) was able to turn wheels side to side quite easily without engine on so no sign of sticky rack?? what fluid would i need as mine is a jdm 2005? cheers JohnUKVetteNut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Dexron 111 I use Genuine Nissan AT-Matic D Fluid Part # KE908 99931 Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 We have it in stock if you need http://www.clarkmotorsport.net/parts/AT-Matic-D-Fluid-inc-N-CVT--Power-Steering/1-litre/KE908-99931+1L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnUKVetteNut Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hi Folks Steering problem diagnosed when I had 4 wheel alignment done ( after new tyres ) turns out it is the lower steering knuckle badl;y worn!! So where can i get a knuckle from for a JDM? are they different? Cheers JohnUKVetteNut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Do you mean the lower ball joint? If so we have them in stock. Drop me a PM with your registration number and I will price it up. Ewen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnUKVetteNut Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hi I mean the steering shaft knuckle joint at the lower end of the steering column near the rack! Thanks JohnUKVetteNut C4 JRG reg 2005 JDM auto roadster base engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 PM received and replied to. In stock and good to go same/next day. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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