Hi everyone, from Michigan. Just recently purchased a 95 Blazer 4x4. Runs good, just had a few minor issues. Already took care of the hard idling issue it had (TPS needed replaced). Did normal maintenance work on it like spark plugs and wires, etc. But now I'm having an issue I'm not sure how to 'diagnose' what the problem is. When I'm driving and turning to the right, there is a significant jerk. I had noticed the power steering fluid was low and topped that off, drove it again and it seemed to not be as hard of a jerk, lightened up... but its still there. I'm not sure if this means my gearbox or power steering pump might be going out. Any ideas on how to go about this?

 

Just realized the 'no help' requests in this area. But I'm so frustrated in trying to get this figured out and trying to figure out this forum is becoming so overwhelming on top of my frustration with my Blazer.... so sorry in advance! Any advice on where to go from here would be VERY helpful!!!

 

welcome from a fellow michigander.

did you check you belt? belt tensioner?
might have slack, is the pump tightened down properly in the bracket?

just my first thoughts.

 

Thank you for taking the time to respond, powersteering pump is tight, drivebelt serpentine no slack, i did notice the pitman arm connecting to the gear box not flush up to the gear box. IS THIS NORMAL????????????

 

Welcome from another Michigander...

 

Welcome from VA!!

 

Welcome from Utah.