Archived power steering

[MKresch]

i went out to my truck tonight and when i tried to move it had no power steering and no brakes! there was a small puddle under the truck. it smelled like trans fluid. i have a manual trans so it didn't come from there. are both systems conected to the power steering pump? any help would be greatly appreciated. is it hard to change the pump?:{ :{ :{

 

[gcarthel]

Check the lines that connect to the back of the steering pump. You probably have a cracked line. The oil used in the steering system is basicly the same as atf. I had the same problem with mine, but it didn't affect the brakes because in '94 they still used a vacuum booster. Yours has the hydraulic booster for the brakes, thats why it affect both of them. Mine leaked a little and when I tightened it it leaked worse, and then I finally figured out the steel line was cracked right in the fitting where it screws into the back of the steering/brake booster pump.

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hope this helps



Guy C