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how to flush power steering system of my 2000 LS1 camaro?
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i want to install a new power steering pump in my camaro but i read that i have to flush the power steering system in my 2000 LS1 camaro before i install the new power steering pump to not damage it.
any one knows how to flush the power steering system in my car?
thanks for help.
any one knows how to flush the power steering system in my car?
thanks for help.
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i want to install a new power steering pump in my camaro but i read that i have to flush the power steering system in my 2000 LS1 camaro before i install the new power steering pump to not damage it.
any one knows how to flush the power steering system in my car?
thanks for help.
any one knows how to flush the power steering system in my car?
thanks for help.
Just take the line off coming from the rack. Have the ries in the air. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from left to right all the way. The fluid will spray out of the line.
Don't let it run without fluid in there for long. You could have a friend keep pouring new fluid in while it sprays out to keep it full.
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Do you have a power steering fluid cooler?
Just take the line off coming from the rack. Have the ries in the air. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from left to right all the way. The fluid will spray out of the line.
Don't let it run without fluid in there for long. You could have a friend keep pouring new fluid in while it sprays out to keep it full.
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Just take the line off coming from the rack. Have the ries in the air. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from left to right all the way. The fluid will spray out of the line.
Don't let it run without fluid in there for long. You could have a friend keep pouring new fluid in while it sprays out to keep it full.
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what is ries? and what is rack? do you mean by rack the part of the power steering system that is under the engine?
when i turn the steering wheel from left to right do i need to do it after that from right to left and then again from left to right and so on while flushing the power steering system?
or i just do it one time turning the steering wheel from left to right?
how much fluid do i need to flush the power steering system? is it 2 or 3 quarts? more or less?
thanks.
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thanks for the help. i'm not sure if i have power steering fluid cooler? i will check that.
what is ries? and what is rack? do you mean by rack the part of the power steering system that is under the engine?
when i turn the steering wheel from left to right do i need to do it after that from right to left and then again from left to right and so on while flushing the power steering system?
or i just do it one time turning the steering wheel from left to right?
how much fluid do i need to flush the power steering system? is it 2 or 3 quarts? more or less?
thanks.
what is ries? and what is rack? do you mean by rack the part of the power steering system that is under the engine?
when i turn the steering wheel from left to right do i need to do it after that from right to left and then again from left to right and so on while flushing the power steering system?
or i just do it one time turning the steering wheel from left to right?
how much fluid do i need to flush the power steering system? is it 2 or 3 quarts? more or less?
thanks.
This is the factory power steering fluid cooler. I took mine off and put an aftermarket cooelr on. Its a piece of **** that really only "HEATS" the power steering fluid, get rid of it if you have it.
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im doing my powersteering pump right now wuts this about the power steering cooler can u elaberate and i also wondering if there is any thing special i have to do to put the pulley on the shaft
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While you're driving around the power steering fluid is running through that "cooler" and its being heated by coolant that is upwards of 230 degrees.
When I put my aftermarket power steering cooler on, it is never more than just warm to the touch. Its like putting my hand on my hood after a 1 hour drive, just warm. You put your hand on that factory power steering cooler after a 1 hour drive and you'll have 3rd degree burns.
$40 and 30 minutes to do this: Just razor knifed a strip out of the air dam.
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The 3/8" hose that runs from the bottom of the reservior to the factory cooler, I removed it and replaced it with a new hose. The other hose coming from the rack I reused, it was still perfect plus its alos a rubber/metal line and I was glad I didn't have to deal with that. Its really easy, just a 20-30 minute job.
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2 questions:
1. does the cooler have specific ins and outs or can it be hooked up either way? lets say that you are looking at the cooler and it has the nipples for the 2 hoses on the left side, one above another. can the top nipple be either an in or an out or is it a specific one?
2. anyone know how much fluid the power steering system holds all together? i am trying to figure out how much PSF to buy.
thanks
1. does the cooler have specific ins and outs or can it be hooked up either way? lets say that you are looking at the cooler and it has the nipples for the 2 hoses on the left side, one above another. can the top nipple be either an in or an out or is it a specific one?
2. anyone know how much fluid the power steering system holds all together? i am trying to figure out how much PSF to buy.
thanks
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2 questions:
1. does the cooler have specific ins and outs or can it be hooked up either way? lets say that you are looking at the cooler and it has the nipples for the 2 hoses on the left side, one above another. can the top nipple be either an in or an out or is it a specific one?
2. anyone know how much fluid the power steering system holds all together? i am trying to figure out how much PSF to buy.
thanks
1. does the cooler have specific ins and outs or can it be hooked up either way? lets say that you are looking at the cooler and it has the nipples for the 2 hoses on the left side, one above another. can the top nipple be either an in or an out or is it a specific one?
2. anyone know how much fluid the power steering system holds all together? i am trying to figure out how much PSF to buy.
thanks
I think when I flushed my PS system completely, I bought 4 bottles. But I flushed mine where I let it run while pouring new fluid in until I saw the fresh clean fluid coming out into the pan. So I knew I was gonna lose some new stuff in the process. Its cheap, just get 5 bottles.
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Do you have a power steering fluid cooler?
Just take the line off coming from the rack. Have the ries in the air. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from left to right all the way. The fluid will spray out of the line.
Don't let it run without fluid in there for long. You could have a friend keep pouring new fluid in while it sprays out to keep it full.
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Just take the line off coming from the rack. Have the ries in the air. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from left to right all the way. The fluid will spray out of the line.
Don't let it run without fluid in there for long. You could have a friend keep pouring new fluid in while it sprays out to keep it full.
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Pretty easy and fast.
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Here's how I did my pump, used 1.5 quarts of fluid:
1. let cool
2. disconnect lines from rack
3. disconnect cooler and move it out of the way
4. pull off the pulley
5. unbolt pump
6. bolt in new pump
7. install pulley
8. reconnect lines to rack and cooler
9. fill with fluid
10. turn pump counter clockwise by hand until bubbles stop (refill if needed)
11. start car for 3 seconds (let sit for 2 minutes, add fluid)
12. start car for 10 seconds (let sit, add fluid)
13. run car with wheels in air and turn lock to lock 10 or 15 times (add fluid)
14. run car with wheels on ground and turn lock to lock 10 or 15 times (add fluid)
15. go for test drive, add fluid if needed
For now I just used cheap Prestone stuff. When I flush it later on I'll use Redline or Motul, I just wanted to get it done and didn't want to wait for it to ship.
1. let cool
2. disconnect lines from rack
3. disconnect cooler and move it out of the way
4. pull off the pulley
5. unbolt pump
6. bolt in new pump
7. install pulley
8. reconnect lines to rack and cooler
9. fill with fluid
10. turn pump counter clockwise by hand until bubbles stop (refill if needed)
11. start car for 3 seconds (let sit for 2 minutes, add fluid)
12. start car for 10 seconds (let sit, add fluid)
13. run car with wheels in air and turn lock to lock 10 or 15 times (add fluid)
14. run car with wheels on ground and turn lock to lock 10 or 15 times (add fluid)
15. go for test drive, add fluid if needed
For now I just used cheap Prestone stuff. When I flush it later on I'll use Redline or Motul, I just wanted to get it done and didn't want to wait for it to ship.
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could you guys explain which hose you are removing when flushing the PS system?
do you put the hose that is on the far right of the reservoir into the drain pan? you say, "Just take the line off coming from the rack." exactly which one are you talking about?
if you have pictures, those would work the best for me.
thank you.
do you put the hose that is on the far right of the reservoir into the drain pan? you say, "Just take the line off coming from the rack." exactly which one are you talking about?
if you have pictures, those would work the best for me.
thank you.
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could you guys explain which hose you are removing when flushing the PS system?
do you put the hose that is on the far right of the reservoir into the drain pan? you say, "Just take the line off coming from the rack." exactly which one are you talking about?
if you have pictures, those would work the best for me.
thank you.
do you put the hose that is on the far right of the reservoir into the drain pan? you say, "Just take the line off coming from the rack." exactly which one are you talking about?
if you have pictures, those would work the best for me.
thank you.
Thats it. Takes 5-10 minutes.
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