power steering not working

[Will L.]

Either one. Gm called for steering fluid, but same components are used in hmmwvs and hummers and it calls for dextron3.
My preference has always been atf for cost and 1 bottle In the truck for either one being low.
So pick one- use it.

Cant remember how much you need, sorry.

 

[ak diesel driver]

system doesn't hold very much but by the time you flush it it will use several quarts to clean it up. Do you know the flush procedure?

 

[wes104]

system doesn't hold very much but by the time you flush it it will use several quarts to clean it up. Do you know the flush procedure?

how much does it hold?ive been looking online for the way to flush

 

[ak diesel driver]

Put the front end on jack stands, disconnect the return line from the power steering pump put a cap on the steel tube where the line hooked up and extend the drain hose to where ever is convenient to collect fluid. Easier with 2 people but I did it myself, start it up and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock while simultaneously pushing the brake pedal to the floor. The resevoir empties quickly try not to let it run out. Keep adding fluid and repeating until the fluid comes out clean

 

[wes104]

Put the front end on jack stands, disconnect the return line from the power steering pump put a cap on the steel tube where the line hooked up and extend the drain hose to where ever is convenient to collect fluid. Easier with 2 people but I did it myself, start it up and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock while simultaneously pushing the brake pedal to the floor. The resevoir empties quickly try not to let it run out. Keep adding fluid and repeating until the fluid comes out clean

does it matter which one?my truck has two return lines.if both are disconnected does it matter how they go back

 

[ak diesel driver]

Disconnect them both it shouldn't matter which they go on since they're returns

 

[wes104]

gave it a good flush and a new pump and they steering and even the brakes are working alot better.thank you guys for all the help

 

[FellowTraveler]

I put a mag-hytec on my 96 when I flushed the system

I use one on each fluid return