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1998 Dodge: seals..no power steering or power brakes, but the leak

 

Customer Question

I have a 1998 Dodge Ram Diesel. I replaced the seals & O-rings on the vaccume pump (because of a leak) and now I have no power steering or power brakes, but the leak has stopped.

 

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1998 Dodge 2500 Diesel

Already Tried:
Jacked it up and turned the steering wheel back and forth. Also tried this with the brake pedal depressed. I still do not have power steering or power brakes.

Submitted: 1653 days and 12 hours ago.
Category: Dodge
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  dodge bum replied 1653 days and 9 hours ago.

POWER STEERING PUMP - INITIAL OPERATION
WARNING: THE FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY FROM MOVING COMPONENTS.

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 temperature.

Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level and let the fluid settle for at least two (2) minutes.
Start the engine and let run for a few seconds then turn engine off.
Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
Raise the front wheels off the ground.
Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel stops at least 20 times.
Check the fluid level add if necessary.
Lower the vehicle, start the engine and turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
Stop the engine and check the fluid level and refill as required.
If the fluid is extremely foamy or milky looking, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the procedure
CAUTION: Do not run a vehicle with foamy fluid for an extended period. This may cause pump damage.

Customer replied 1653 days and 9 hours ago.

I have tried all of the above and it has not helped. How can I know if the pump is functioning?

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Expert:  dodge bum replied 1653 days and 9 hours ago.

The only way is to put a guage and pressure test it.

Customer replied 1653 days and 8 hours ago.

I bled all four brake valves, air came out but it did not improve it. Can the vaccum pump create air in the power steering system?

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Expert:  dodge bum replied 1653 days and 8 hours ago.

No,they are seperated.the power steering pump is what also acts like your brake booster,its called hydroboost,so that pump and hydroboost need to be bled.

Expert TypeAuto Service Technician
Category: Dodge
Pos. Feedback: 100.0 %
Accepts: 213
Answered: 10/1/2008

Experience: ase master tech,25 years with chrysler products on all phases of repair,factory trained.

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