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Old 06-21-2007, 05:02 PM
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Default DIY Power Steering Service

Power Steering Service DIY...
Total time approx 30 minutes... most of it letting it drain.
Total Cost about $5 bux


Locate the power steering lines going to the cooler



Suck it up when the guard dog wants attention



Remove the power steering cap to allow the fluid to drain freely



Remove both lines and let it drain.



once it has stopped drainning, bump the starter a couple of times to move fluid along. I got out alot more fluid when I did this.

when it's done draining, replace both lines on the cooler

this is what I got out of mine... brownish in color (normal according to the manual)



Refill with approx 1 quart of ATF-4 fluid (found at walmart for $4.46/quart)



Fire it up and crank the wheel lock to lock

Check fluid level and top off as needed.

Check for leaks and repair as needed.

Done!

My system took about 34~36 oz of fluid... 1 quart is really all you'll need.
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