3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance, Repair and Modification Videos
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mtbtim
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Power Steering Flush and Reservoir Cleaning
Howdy Dudes and Dudettes,
If you ever wanted to know how to flush your power steering system, here's a video that shows you how to "Getter Dun". As a bonus, we show you how to remove the power steering reservoir and clean out the fine mesh filter. Over time, especially if you haven't renewed your fluid on a regular basis, the fine mesh filter on the bottom of the power steering reservoir can become blocked up with black gunk and starve your steering rack of fluid. Cleaning the filter screen ensures a good flow of fluid to your steering rack and puts less strain on the pump.
Here's the video and Enjoy the Show!
Howdy Dudes and Dudettes,
If you ever wanted to know how to flush your power steering system, here's a video that shows you how to "Getter Dun". As a bonus, we show you how to remove the power steering reservoir and clean out the fine mesh filter. Over time, especially if you haven't renewed your fluid on a regular basis, the fine mesh filter on the bottom of the power steering reservoir can become blocked up with black gunk and starve your steering rack of fluid. Cleaning the filter screen ensures a good flow of fluid to your steering rack and puts less strain on the pump.
Here's the video and Enjoy the Show!
JZiggy
Senior Member
Tim,
What's your favorite fluid to use in the PS system? (Maybe you mention in the video, I haven't checked yet).
octanejunkie
Elite Member
I'm not Tim, but the consensus is split between PS fluid and ATF.
I run a toyota PS box on the pickup in my sig and I have run both. I actually preferred PS fluid in that box/truck but both worked.
BrianSD_42
New member
The amount of videos you guys have cranked out is really impressive.
fourfive
Senior Member
Nice touch showing how to clean out the reservoir. I don't think I've seen any other vids or write ups showing that & is something that I've never done but will be doing it the next time my ps flush is due. Thanks for all the hard work!
mtbtim
Elite Member
I just use a Dex/Merc. Same as I use in my transmission. Dex/Merc is compatible with Dextron III.
mtbtim
Elite Member
Well........ The owners manual specifies Dextron II or Dextron III ATF. Sooooo, I followed that recommendation and used an ATF that works for Dextron III applications. Dex/Merc is one of those ATFs that works for our power steering system and automatic transmissions.
ToyotaBrah
Member
Nice video, Tim! Thank you.
Here's the part number for the o-ring on the PS reservoir. Mine broke in half, so I had to order a new one (actually ordered two incase one broke). They run about $3.33 each.
Here's the part number for the o-ring on the PS reservoir. Mine broke in half, so I had to order a new one (actually ordered two incase one broke). They run about $3.33 each.
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mtbtim
Elite Member
I put the result in the video description because we had to wait for a report back from Jax. Hey said the steering improved quite a bit. The steering was smoother and no whining on tight turns.
mtbtim
Elite Member
Nice video, Tim! Thank you.
Here's the part number for the o-ring on the PS reservoir. Mine broke in half, so I had to order a new one (actually ordered two incase one broke). They run about $3.33 each.
Thanks a lot for sharing this.
mtbtim
Elite Member
Thanks Brian. Sean and I are having a good time making videos. We like the feedback we've been getting and we've met a whole lot of cool dudes along the way. [MENTION=148218]JZiggy[/MENTION] who just commented on this thread being one of them. It's really rewarding to hear back from people letting us know how we enabled them to handle their own maintenance, repairs and mods saving them hundreds if not thousands of dollars. It's been a fun ride so far and I don't anticipate we'll get bored with making videos any time soon.
octanejunkie
Elite Member
I just watched the Power Steering flush video and I plan to do this in the near future. Good stuff. Now I just need to liberate mom's turkey baster.
The rubber return hose between the rack and hardline on my truck is sweaty as all heck. I'm gonna replace that section of hose.
I also read somewhere about a guy that extended the reservoir (cut and welded 2 together) which seems a neat idea.
Thanks for all the videos and for saying "so" so often
The rubber return hose between the rack and hardline on my truck is sweaty as all heck. I'm gonna replace that section of hose.
I also read somewhere about a guy that extended the reservoir (cut and welded 2 together) which seems a neat idea.
Thanks for all the videos and for saying "so" so often
Right on, thanks Tim. Sounds like a good one to put on the to do. You guys have some awesome videos, makes me want to keep my 2000 even more because of the resources and support from this community. Can't wait to get mine running right.
mtbtim
Elite Member
Steering Wheel Replacement
Hey Dudes,
If you wanted to know how to remove and replace the steering wheel on your 3rd Gen, here's a video you can use for the job. As a result of us troubleshooting a problem with the cruise control after the steering wheel swap, you also learn how to replace the cruise control switch.
Here's the video and Enjoy the Show!
Hey Dudes,
If you wanted to know how to remove and replace the steering wheel on your 3rd Gen, here's a video you can use for the job. As a result of us troubleshooting a problem with the cruise control after the steering wheel swap, you also learn how to replace the cruise control switch.
Here's the video and Enjoy the Show!
cashflow50
New member
Noob here. Is there any How-To on removing and replacing an ac compressor? thank you
mtbtim
Elite Member
[MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I don't have a video for this. Have you done a Google search to see if there's any write-ups or videos in existence for this job?
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