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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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well mine took a dump. somethin like 54 bucks with a core charge for a new one at AZ. anyone have an experience changing one? anything i should look out for?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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bump, anyone? just looking for any major snags i could run into. or is it straight forward like any other automobile?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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From what I know the power Steering replacement is straightforward. You are replacing the pump yeah?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Pretty much straight-forward. Just make sure you get a pulley remover/installer.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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flush out the system and use mopar atf+4, apprently it helps the steering run cooler.
 
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