HELP. Stranded with Power Steering gone
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Just looked them up..... Cheap. If I didn't have to take all this crap off to get it on, I might try one.
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Now, if I can figure out how to remove air box, battery box, etc. I'm in business. That baby ain't going on there easy without dismantling a few things. Thanks
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Ask to look under the hood of the 6.7 powerstroke diesel.
You'll come back thinking getting to that power steering hose is a piece of cake.
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It really is not that bad. Gives you a chance to clean stuff up. Look at that little electrical hub under air box. Has big wires going to it. Make sure it all looks good and not badly corroded. Good luck!
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Going off memory here so use your eyes and noggin, if I forgot something use common sense to figure it out.
1: disconnect both batteries.
2: remove driver side battery.
3: remove air intake lid, one hose clamp at turbo, clamps on lid holding it to box and a couple of bolts holding air intake tube to bracket above valve cover.
4: remove air intake sensor from intake box and air filter. Disconnect it or remove it, your choice.
5: remove air intake box, I think there are 4 15mm bolts located in the bottom of the stock box but don't quote me on size or location, just remove it.
6: remove the battery tray
7: remove driver side inter intercooler pipe. I usually leave the boot on the intercooler and leave the boot on the turbo side of the intercooler pipe. It's a 10mm deep socket to remove the intercooler clamps if memory serves.
8: Replace the line and reassemble in reverse order, be sure to rotate the intercooler pipe away from the high pressure fitting on the power steering pump and if necessary put some hose protection around the new line where it passes the shock tower.
1: disconnect both batteries.
2: remove driver side battery.
3: remove air intake lid, one hose clamp at turbo, clamps on lid holding it to box and a couple of bolts holding air intake tube to bracket above valve cover.
4: remove air intake sensor from intake box and air filter. Disconnect it or remove it, your choice.
5: remove air intake box, I think there are 4 15mm bolts located in the bottom of the stock box but don't quote me on size or location, just remove it.
6: remove the battery tray
7: remove driver side inter intercooler pipe. I usually leave the boot on the intercooler and leave the boot on the turbo side of the intercooler pipe. It's a 10mm deep socket to remove the intercooler clamps if memory serves.
8: Replace the line and reassemble in reverse order, be sure to rotate the intercooler pipe away from the high pressure fitting on the power steering pump and if necessary put some hose protection around the new line where it passes the shock tower.
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Going off memory here so use your eyes and noggin, if I forgot something use common sense to figure it out.
1: disconnect both batteries.
2: remove driver side battery.
3: remove air intake lid, one hose clamp at turbo, clamps on lid holding it to box and a couple of bolts holding air intake tube to bracket above valve cover.
4: remove air intake sensor from intake box and air filter. Disconnect it or remove it, your choice.
5: remove air intake box, I think there are 4 15mm bolts located in the bottom of the stock box but don't quote me on size or location, just remove it.
6: remove the battery tray
7: remove driver side inter intercooler pipe. I usually leave the boot on the intercooler and leave the boot on the turbo side of the intercooler pipe. It's a 10mm deep socket to remove the intercooler clamps if memory serves.
8: Replace the line and reassemble in reverse order, be sure to rotate the intercooler pipe away from the high pressure fitting on the power steering pump and if necessary put some hose protection around the new line where it passes the shock tower.
1: disconnect both batteries.
2: remove driver side battery.
3: remove air intake lid, one hose clamp at turbo, clamps on lid holding it to box and a couple of bolts holding air intake tube to bracket above valve cover.
4: remove air intake sensor from intake box and air filter. Disconnect it or remove it, your choice.
5: remove air intake box, I think there are 4 15mm bolts located in the bottom of the stock box but don't quote me on size or location, just remove it.
6: remove the battery tray
7: remove driver side inter intercooler pipe. I usually leave the boot on the intercooler and leave the boot on the turbo side of the intercooler pipe. It's a 10mm deep socket to remove the intercooler clamps if memory serves.
8: Replace the line and reassemble in reverse order, be sure to rotate the intercooler pipe away from the high pressure fitting on the power steering pump and if necessary put some hose protection around the new line where it passes the shock tower.
Thanks. Will jumping on this in the morning. I will post back results when done. Thanks
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Before I post my final results.......
Got hose on and power steering and brakes work.... But I'm getting power steering buzz when I turn the wheel. Seems like it's fading with the more I drive. Is this normal? This is the sound I got in other trucks that needed fluid added.
I used Mercon V, and it took almost a quart.
Thanks
Got hose on and power steering and brakes work.... But I'm getting power steering buzz when I turn the wheel. Seems like it's fading with the more I drive. Is this normal? This is the sound I got in other trucks that needed fluid added.
I used Mercon V, and it took almost a quart.
Thanks
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You probably have air in the system. I'd get the front wheels off the ground and turn the wheel lock to lock several times to purge the air out. Keep an eye on the fluid level while doing this to make sure it doesn't get too low.
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Done
Thanks for all the post and help. I'm up and running. Could not have done without your help. Here's a couple points for anyone trying this in future:
Took me about 2 hours.
1. Don't even try this without removing air box, battery box and inter cooler hose. Anyone who did it without removing, my hat off to you.
2. Start with some good music. I chose Bad Company radio on Pandora.
3. Get your favorite beverage. I chose Corona Light (without lime).
4. See above post for the rest. You guys were on the money.
All good.... No leaks, buzz gone.... Thanks again guys.
Jed
Took me about 2 hours.
1. Don't even try this without removing air box, battery box and inter cooler hose. Anyone who did it without removing, my hat off to you.
2. Start with some good music. I chose Bad Company radio on Pandora.
3. Get your favorite beverage. I chose Corona Light (without lime).
4. See above post for the rest. You guys were on the money.
All good.... No leaks, buzz gone.... Thanks again guys.
Jed
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