Mike Romain

Those directions are for a 'new' pump. The new pumps use different
fluid than the old 4.2L setups.

I recommend you check what is in there. If it is red, 'don't' switch to
that expensive Chrysler junk or you will likely blow every seal in the
system.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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Scott Smith wrote:
>
> that's what I was looking for Billy ray thanks
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:22a7e$43deb85d$4831b233$10091@FUSE.NET...
> > If you were to siphon the reservoir and refill with new power steering
> > fluid, operate briefly, and repeat several times you would have
> > effectively flushed the system of its old and dirty fluid.
> >
> > The procedure below is for the initial setup for a new pump but gives
> > sound advise that can be adapted.
> >
> > CAUTION: Use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid or equivalent. Do not use
> > automatic transmission fluid and do not overfill.
> >
> > Wipe filler cap clean, then check the fluid level. The dipstick should
> > indicate COLD when the fluid is at normal ambient temperature.
> >
> > (1) Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level and let the fluid
> > settle for at least two minutes.
> >
> > (2) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds then turn engine off.
> >
> > (3) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid
> > level remains constant after running the engine.
> >
> > (4) Raise the front wheels off the ground.
> >
> > (5) Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the
> > wheel stops at least 20 times.
> >
> > (6) Check the fluid level add if necessary.
> >
> > (7) Lower the vehicle, start the engine and turn the steering wheel slowly
> > from lock to lock.
> >
> > (8) Stop the engine and check the fluid level and refill as required.
> >
> > CAUTION: Do not run a vehicle with foamy fluid for an extended period.
> > This may cause pump damage.
> >
> > (9) If the fluid is extremely foamy or milky looking, allow the vehicle to
> > stand a few minutes and repeat the procedure.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:43de8221$0$3564$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.co m...
> >>I was told by a used car dealer in Redmond, WA that dirty power steering
> >> fluid can really be a problem in rack and pinion design front drive cars.
> >> He had some method of diverting the return line into a drain container,
> >> running the engine, and refilling the reservoir until what came out was
> >> clean. He swore by it. He sold a lot of cars too, mostly older, 100,000
> >> mi. plus vehicles where this would be a problem. I figured this guy
> >> would
> >> know, how many power steering boxes he had replaced, before and after
> >> adopting this policy. I bought a couple cars from him, and never had a
> >> problem with the power steering in either one.
> >>
> >> If you're going to do this, and you can figure out a reasonable method,
> >> then
> >> I agree that mixing fluids is a bad idea. Just use whatever the standard
> >> power steering fluid is, and don't try to drain it all out at once. The
> >> fluid is cheap. You can drain the return line, for example, and refill
> >> the
> >> reservoir repeatedly, without introducing air into the system.
> >>
> >> There seem to be a lot of new Jeep owners, with recycled vehicles, in
> >> this
> >> news group now. They want to do something to the vehicle, anything, that
> >> will prolong its life, make it perform better, whatever. There is
> >> something
> >> to the philosophy, that says that fixing things that are not broken, is a
> >> waste of time. Otoh, looking at dirty fluid every time you do a level
> >> check
> >> can be irritating. (But I lived with jet black motor oil in my Chevy for
> >> a
> >> year, until I got around to replacing the engine.)
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> >> news:43DCDEBA.4CEFFE28@sympatico.ca...
> >>> Is it broken?
> >>>
> >>> I really wouldn't mess with an old one unless it was broke. Pumping air
> >>> bubbles around with high pressure surges of fluid can do bad things to
> >>> old seals....
> >>>
> >>> That said, the 4.2 calls for Dexron ATF in the power steering. It
> >>> should say so on the filler cap. If not, then don't mix the two fluids
> >>> or you will destroy all the seals for sure.
> >>>
> >>> Mike
> >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> >>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> >>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >>>
> >>> Scott Smith wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> > I would like to do a flush and fill of the power steering system.
> >>> > I was thinking of draining the old, then using ATF fluid to do a flush
> >> (so
> >>> > fill it and then drive around the farm for 1/2 hr) then draining and
> >> putting
> >>> > in the right powersteering fluid in.
> >>> > Question: What is the right power steering fluid? And does my plan
> >>> > sound
> >>> > like a good idea?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >