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srtp inc 764 cr 383 cleveland texas 77327 steering rebuilders truck parts inc ph #281.386.7229 fx #281.432.1332 web www.srtp.us flushing instructions when replacing the pump only 1 2 begin by lifting front axle off of the ground and support with axle stands block rear tires install pump as required except for reconnecting the return line from the gear to where it attaches to the reservoir use a plug on the reservoir to contain fluid during flushing place return hose into a 5 gallon container 3 select proper oil as recommended for the steering gear note see fluid specifications page for info note a good rule of thumb is to use twice the amount of fluid necessary for the entire steering system 4 whenever possible disconnect the ignition so that the engine will not start an assistant is needed to crank over the engine and to rotate the steering wheel at the same time caution avoid hitting or holding against axle stops or damage will occur to system at the same time fill reservoir with recommended fluid and do not let pump run dry continue to flush until fluid comes out clean this should allow the entire steering system to be purge of the old fluid and all foreign material take return line from container and re-attach to reservoir top off reservoir re-connect the ignition system start engine and move the steering wheel to one side stop engine and re-check fluid caution do not overfill system start engine and turn steering wheel stop to stop approximately 5-6 times let run until system is at running temperature and repeat turning steering wheel from stop to stop approximately 5-6 times caution do not hold steering system against axle stops remove axle stands and rear tire blocks and lower to ground top of reservoir replace filter in reservoir re-test system and test drive 5 6 7 when replacing the gear only 1 2 3 4 5 begin by lifting front axle off of the ground and support with axle stands block rear tires install gear except for pressure and return hoses place pressure hose into a 5 gallon container select proper oil as recommended for the steering gear note see fluid specifications page for info note a good rule of thumb is to use twice the amount of fluid necessary for the entire steering system whenever possible disconnect the ignition so that the engine will not start an assistant is needed to crank over the engine and to rotate the steering wheel at the same time remove return hose from the reservoir inspect to make sure hose is in good shape clean with solvent and air blow dry re-install do the same thing with pressure hose note thoroughly inspect hoses many problems can occur due to hoses being bad brittle cracking collapsing etc after re-connecting hoses fill reservoir and crank engine over 5 seconds at this time turn steering wheel stop to stop without cranking engine this may or may not help pull fluid into gear or cylinder top off reservoir re-connect the ignition system start engine and turn steering wheel stop to stop approximately 5-6 times let run until system is at running temperature and repeat steering stop to stop 5-6 times caution do not hold against axle stops remove axle stands and rear tire blocks and lower to ground top of reservoir replace filter in reservoir re-test system and test drive 6 7 8 55

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