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Changing power steering pump on ISX, need advice

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by vadim2200, Mar 14, 2011.

  1. Mar 14, 2011 #1
    vadim2200

    vadim2200 Light Load Member

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    My gasket in between the power steering pump and compressor started to leak and i want to change it. Can you give me your advice on whats the best way to do it and what i should pay attention to? My engine is 2006 ISX 400st
     
    vadim2200, Mar 14, 2011
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  3. Mar 14, 2011 #2
    Inland-Pilot

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    easy... take out the 2 mounting bolts, remove gasket n clean gasket surfaces, install with new gasket. There's no coupling to fall out or anything, ps pump has a splinned shaft that goes into the air comp, doesn't have to be timed or anything.
     
    Inland-Pilot, Mar 14, 2011
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  4. Mar 14, 2011 #3
    musicmaker

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    I put RTV on my gasket but not required
     
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  5. Mar 14, 2011 #4
    vadim2200

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    This RTV is it silicone? My friend told me that he putted a thin layer of silicon when he changed his
     
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  7. Mar 15, 2011 #5
    Sportster2000

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    Yes, it is a specific style of silicone.
     
    Sportster2000, Mar 15, 2011
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  8. Mar 15, 2011 #6
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    any of you guys know how much fluid is in the power steering system? i want to change mine but have not idea of volume.
     
    AUSSIE DAVE, Mar 15, 2011
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  9. Jul 16, 2019 #8
    Martine4048

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    Hi to every one I have isx 2009 and my power steering goin hard to turn when I was driving it and lost coolant smells like it so I check level out f power staring I it was all withe and thick so I am thinking is water but from where ???
     
    Martine4048, Jul 16, 2019
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  10. Jul 16, 2019 #9
    Martine4048

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    Any idea from where ??
     
    Martine4048, Jul 16, 2019
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  11. Jul 16, 2019 #9
    AModelCat

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    Power steering cooler failure would be my guess.
     
    AModelCat, Jul 16, 2019
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