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Old 10-10-2010, 07:22 PM
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Power Steering Pump Flush

This thread is mainly for the new guy that wants to do this but thinks they need two people to do this job. I did this job by myself and yes it would of been nicer to have a second person but it's doable by yourself, doing it by yourself you just get more of a work-out.

All you need to do is turn (Tires off the ground) the steering wheel a little (three little turns) while pumping the brake and watch the tubing you have running to a gallon jug. It pretty much went like this for me, turn the wheel/pump the brake get out refill the pump, then repeat. I could have stopped at 2 1/2 Qts but I went ahead and ran 3 1/2 Qts through just to make sure I had all the old stuff out

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Ford Super Duty Power Steering Flush | Superdutypsd.com

I also used Mobile 1 synthetic ATF, and after doing the fluid change my pump has quieted down but it was pretty warm here today, I'll see if it really worked once the temp drops.

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Old 09-11-2014, 11:01 AM
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Thanks for the procedure. My power steering is making the whining sound and I will do this procedure.

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Old 09-11-2014, 11:20 AM
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If I recall correctly it's a 4 quart system, I may be wrong. Don't use power steering fluid!! Mercron V ATF, the same stuff the transmission takes.
 
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Old 09-11-2014, 11:28 AM
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i flushed til the fluid was bright red
 
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