After sharp U-turn lost all power brakes and steering in my 6.5 Sub. Fluid all topped off. Presumably I need a new power steering pump. Any advice?
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Friday, May 15th, 2009 AT 12:30 PM
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G.M. Have a habit of breaking the pump shaft internaly. So pump pully turns looks good but no pump pressure. So no steering or brakes on your truck.
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Friday, May 15th, 2009 AT 3:19 PM
ROSSPARKINSON
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That appears to be it.
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Friday, May 15th, 2009 AT 4:54 PM
DOCFIXIT
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Be sure and flush out system incase metal got in.
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Monday, May 18th, 2009 AT 11:15 AM
ROSSPARKINSON
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Your suggesting the lines are clogged? Is there a way to flush if something is caught?
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Monday, May 18th, 2009 AT 7:31 PM
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Not cloged but likely metal in system from pump failure. When new pump is on remove return line capture fluid in pan keep adding fluid till it comes out clean.
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 AT 9:20 AM
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Thanks for the input-I will make sure to do so.
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 AT 5:32 PM
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Thanks everyone, that was it. Also, since the pump shaft is actually snapped, a pully-puller is not necessary.
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