2001 Nissan Xterra POWER STEERING ISSUE

2001 NISSAN XTERRA
145,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LUAY0366
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I'm having some issues with my 2001 Nissan Xterra 4x2 3.3l V6 automatic. At times while turning the steering wheel i will loose the power steering/power assist . I have replaced the power steering pump, gear box, hoses and have made sure that the power steering lines at not clogged. I suppose that only other thing that i have not changed was the power steering pressure switch. I'm really at my wits end at this point. Any other suggestions would be a great help. Thank you. David K.
Mar 16, 2014 at 12:36 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Remove the power steering fluid reservoir and check for clogging internally.
Mar 16, 2014 at 1:47 AM
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LUAY0366
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Can you pls be more specific as to how to check for a clog in the lines; and are you talking about checking for a clog on all power steering lines or what ?
Mar 16, 2014 at 2:03 PM
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LUAY0366
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Also, could it be the power steering pressure switch? How can i check it to find out if its bad or not? pls help
Mar 16, 2014 at 2:25 PM
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KHLOW2008
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What I mean is the reservoir. Inside the reservoir there is a filter that if it gets clogged, can result in pressure loss as insufficient fluid can get past to the pump.
Mar 27, 2014 at 11:20 AM