Power steering pump
Laughing Gas
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From what I read on my 'new-to-me' '05, the power steering requires ATF, if it's not used, it could cause a problem with the seals leaking.
Could be why I had to replace the leaking steering gear a couple of weeks ago, only having this '05 for the past 2 months........But with 170K on the clock, I figured it was due time anyways.
Did tighten up the steering a little better also, more responsive.
Best thing would be to just pull off the return line, at the gear, Not running, and drain out what fluid is in there, and replace with ATF.
There is a process for "flushing" the system.
But, you would not want the system to become "dry" as that would cause damage to the power steering pump for sure.
Could be why I had to replace the leaking steering gear a couple of weeks ago, only having this '05 for the past 2 months........But with 170K on the clock, I figured it was due time anyways.
Did tighten up the steering a little better also, more responsive.
Best thing would be to just pull off the return line, at the gear, Not running, and drain out what fluid is in there, and replace with ATF.
There is a process for "flushing" the system.
But, you would not want the system to become "dry" as that would cause damage to the power steering pump for sure.
Fleet Owner
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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
From what I read on my 'new-to-me' '05, the power steering requires ATF, if it's not used, it could cause a problem with the seals leaking.
Could be why I had to replace the leaking steering gear a couple of weeks ago, only having this '05 for the past 2 months........But with 170K on the clock, I figured it was due time anyways.
Could be why I had to replace the leaking steering gear a couple of weeks ago, only having this '05 for the past 2 months........But with 170K on the clock, I figured it was due time anyways.
Not sure what the PO used but I'm fairly confident it was ATF---it was a former fleet vehicle with a fairly competent on-site mechanic.
Laughing Gas
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Prior to your ownership, who knows whom put what into the power steering???
I mean, for years, it was always power steering fluid.........I found this out by check the book first
And from whom I got this van from, might not have know that fact.
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From: N Ca.
From what I read on my 'new-to-me' '05, the power steering requires ATF, if it's not used, it could cause a problem with the seals leaking.
Could be why I had to replace the leaking steering gear a couple of weeks ago, only having this '05 for the past 2 months........But with 170K on the clock, I figured it was due time anyways.
Did tighten up the steering a little better also, more responsive.
Best thing would be to just pull off the return line, at the gear, Not running, and drain out what fluid is in there, and replace with ATF.
There is a process for "flushing" the system.
But, you would not want the system to become "dry" as that would cause damage to the power steering pump for sure.
Could be why I had to replace the leaking steering gear a couple of weeks ago, only having this '05 for the past 2 months........But with 170K on the clock, I figured it was due time anyways.
Did tighten up the steering a little better also, more responsive.
Best thing would be to just pull off the return line, at the gear, Not running, and drain out what fluid is in there, and replace with ATF.
There is a process for "flushing" the system.
But, you would not want the system to become "dry" as that would cause damage to the power steering pump for sure.
I've used a turkey baster to change PS fluid
Just remove some fluid and replace , run it for a bit and repeat a few times.
Laughing Gas
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Hehe........yes that would work, but on these vans, the high pressure and return lines on the top of the steering gear and accessible thru the left wheel well.
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I'd have bought a dozen or so, passed them out as Christmas stocking stuffers.
I've looked at larger "better" extraction syringes for upwards of $30 and more---might have to buy a few of these anyway.
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