power Steering ATF Flush
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From: Navarre Fl
Ok then there is some wrong then cause at a deep stop it is hard as crap to turn the wheels. I have checked the front end out and the only thing bad is the gearbox is a little sloppy. It turns freely when in the air as well.
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...and since you had a full system of PS fluid in there, I'd to a 3 quart flush. It normally takes two, but just to make sure you have most of the PS fluid out, running three quarts through is what I'd do.
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From: Navarre Fl
Ok then well there is something worng somewhere cause mine is. I put it up in the air and everything is good other then the gearbox is kinda sloppy. Its easy to turn in the air so nothing is binding. I dont know im kinda dumb founded right now.
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What size are your tires? What tread pattern? It's not too uncommon to have that type of issues with oversize tires.
Of course the first step needs to be getting the correct fluid in there. After that's done, if you still have any issues we can move on.
Of course the first step needs to be getting the correct fluid in there. After that's done, if you still have any issues we can move on.
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From: Phoenix Az
I'm planning on doing a flush this weekend and was checking out the procedure here.
Looking at the pictures of the hydro boost return and hose and then the nipple with the hose removed I can't figure out how the clear hose is attached to the nipple, as it doesn't look like it slides over it.
I'm probably missing something here but don't wan to get it apart and not have everything I need.
Wayne
Looking at the pictures of the hydro boost return and hose and then the nipple with the hose removed I can't figure out how the clear hose is attached to the nipple, as it doesn't look like it slides over it.
I'm probably missing something here but don't wan to get it apart and not have everything I need.
Wayne
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From: Ardenvoir, Washington
I'm planning on doing a flush this weekend and was checking out the procedure here.
Looking at the pictures of the hydro boost return and hose and then the nipple with the hose removed I can't figure out how the clear hose is attached to the nipple, as it doesn't look like it slides over it.
I'm probably missing something here but don't wan to get it apart and not have everything I need.
Wayne
Looking at the pictures of the hydro boost return and hose and then the nipple with the hose removed I can't figure out how the clear hose is attached to the nipple, as it doesn't look like it slides over it.
I'm probably missing something here but don't wan to get it apart and not have everything I need.
Wayne
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Yes you are damaging the system. Flush it out using ATF as described.
