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Old Oct 30, 2022 | 03:53 PM
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new fluid when replacing steering gear box?

My 1994 E150 Club Wagon suddenly lost power steering just when turned to the right. I got a replacement PS gear box and my mechanic will be installing it. Will he also need to replace the power steering fluid when he does this? If yes, I will provide the Motorcraft Type F automatic transmission and power steering fluid. How much would be needed?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2022 | 04:42 PM
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Sure, why not flush the rest of the system and put new fluid in? Sorry, not sure of the quantity needed.

You might consider having the hoses replaced at this time,too if they appear to be the originals.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2022 | 05:52 AM
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It will drain most of the fluid out when he removes the gear
The whole system holds just over a quart from absolutely dry
Yes, flush it out for GP's using about 4 more quarts
 
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What is "GP"?
 
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One of many old mechanic terms meaning that when doing this, you do that
 
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Use synthetic ATF Mercon V or higher...
 
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