Truck Maintenance

[JOHNFAK]

Going to do brakes and power steering fluid... Haven't done before, couple questions:1) what size tubing for caliper coupling?2) when doing rear passenger wheel, just keep pumping until it turns clear then move to next wheel...?3) what happens if air gets in line - how will you know? Will brakes get spongy and I'll have to rebleed... One wheel or all wheels? 4) power steering - just use a turkey baster? Thanks!

[Mopar1973Man]

Normally when I do brakes I pull each calliper out disassemble, clean and then reassemble this prevent pumping the trash into calliper during bleeding process. During the time the calliper is removed the system will drain out completely. So you got a clean slate for reloading.As for the power steering you want to use AH64ID write up in the 3rd Gen area.

[98whitelightnin]

I get a clear jar and clear hose and put a little fluid in the bottom so you dont suck any air. Then just do one at a time starting with the rears. Pump till the fluid coming out is clear.

[JOHNFAK]

I get a clear jar and clear hose and put a little fluid in the bottom so you dont suck any air. Then just do one at a time starting with the rears. Pump till the fluid coming out is clear.

What size drain hose ?

[98whitelightnin]

Not sure, probably 5/16 something thats snug over the bleeder.

[AH64ID]

http://forum.mopar1973man.com/threads/1298-Power-Steering-Flush-on-a-3rd-Gen

That's for a 3rd gen, but you get the idea.

One VERY important note is that 2nd gen's use power steering fluid, NOT, repeat NOT ATF like I use in the writeup.

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This is what I put in my VW that takes PS fluid.

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/other-products/power-steering-fluid/multi-vehicle-synthetic-power-steering-fluid/?code=PSFCN-EA