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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 01:03 AM
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hydroboost removal????

need help in removing the hydroboost on my 2008 6.4diesel...I have searched and am unable to find any info as to how to get at the darn thing without taking the everything off the front of the engine any help would be appreciated....thanks talipp!!!!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 10:01 PM
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anybody??????everything im reading says it is attached to the mastercylinder?? the booster im dealing with is connected to the powersteering unit. i have the radiator off and im thinking im removing too much to get at it??? any clues.....
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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ok so it sounds ike the PS pump, but keep in mine most diesel trucks hydro boost is powered by the ps pump due to lack of vacume, also keep in mine not i repet DO NOT add ps fluid to the system, our trucks run off ATF fluid in the power steering unit. have you had your ps go out or brakes go out?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 04:13 AM
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thanks for the reply...the power steering pump was leaking and since it used as a work truck we decided to just replace the whole unit however i did not find much info as to what was the best way to replace the pump.....
 
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 04:43 AM
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Look here:

http://www.justanswer.com/ford/6ypz2...ring-pump.html
 
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