05 verado power steering issue

[jmartin56]

Got out to the lake this morning and don’t have and steering on my 05 Verado 250. Under the console I can hear almost a Wooshing sound of fluid when the boat is on and I turn the wheel. I don’t see any leaks anywhere. I did check my fluid reservoir and don’t see anything in it but not sure how full it’s supposed to be or why it would be low if I can’t find a leak. Anyone had this issue before? My serial number is 1B205753

[jmartin56]

Update: found this leaking after I got it off the water

[EuropeanAM]

Ugh. Need to verify that it's not a line or connection on the cylinder- most likely you'll need to replace the steering cylinder.

[jmartin56]

Yes since my post I have found out my seals have gone bad in the steering ram...new part from mercury was roughly $850 and not available till July...The rebuild kit from mercury was about $150 but there's a special socket tool needed for the rebuild that costs $200 if your mechanic doesn't already have it...for anyone else reading with this issue I did find a service down in Florida that rebuilds them for $260. You mail them your cylinder and they rebuild, test it and send it back with a two year warranty. Five star marine in Port Richey Florida is who does the rebuild.

[EuropeanAM]

That's a pretty good deal.

[jmartin56]

Just wanted to provide an update. Got my steering ram back within about a week and everything seems to be working great. Pricing (like everything else) has gone up to $350 for the rebuild if anyone else is needing to get this repair done. Hope this helps someone on down the line!