To make it easier to get to the bolt underneath, once you get the top 2 bolts out, keep wiggling and pulling up on the reservoir until you get enough clearance to get a 10mm deep socket in on the left while tilting the reservoir to the right. I actually used a flat bar to pry it up some as the bottom bolt only holds by compression. But if you do this, be really careful that you don’t break anything off.
That was right on time, I'm about to put my 2002 caravan into the shop, because 2 sensors are keeping my check engine light on, and have been since the first month of buying it. So now that I know how to fix my power steering system, the shop can focus on the sensors. And verifying what Les Schwab really did to my front end, for 600+$$, about a year and a half ago. Thanks again UA-cam.
For those who don't want to remove the reservoir... Turkey baster - duct tape a short piece of hose to it so it reaches the screen. Suck the fluid off the screen while removing the fluid with the baster. That will bring the gunk that's clogging the filter out. Remove fluid right down to the screen. Fill to mark with new fluid.
Wow on my 2005 that hard little bolt underneath also has a nut on the front side behind the oil filler cap , so , very easy to access and loosen is mine the only one??
I hope this doesn't seem like a dumb question, but if the power steering system is starved, how come it doesn't feel harder to turn the wheel? I think I am having a similar issue
Thanks Bryz Garage for your informative video. Question; My power steering goes intermittently out whenever the engine isn't throttling. The 1st time this happened I ask Advanced auto guy in person for remedy, he could not answer. However a customer said to check the reservoir and sure enough the reservoir was down slightly. So I bought fluid, replaced to full-line driving home with the same problem. I own a 2005 T&C Minivan with low miles and a garage appt. friday 8 am on July 30th, 2021
Decent video, but why do some many people post "how to" video's and then not actually show you how it is done? You didn't show any video on removing the bolt. You just jump the video to after you remove the bolt. How too video's should show HOW it is done, not explain it.
You should make your own videos.... Watching someone remove a bolt adds no value. People dont want that. Read the comments on auto videos. It's too time consuming.
Could you tell me the name of the Air line you broke??? I broke mine too and I can’t find the exact part anywhere. Thank you. Also if it safe to drive with it broken ???
It is an air line that hooks from your brake booster to your manifold. I don't think it really has a name, it's just a vacuum line.. You can just get the air line and rubber connectors from any auto store.
@@kishanpatel37 yeah man. Those rubber connectors come in a kit that's like five bucks, then just bring a piece of your vac line to match the diameter. I can't remember what it is.
@@kishanpatel37 also I would recommend you wrap your rubber connectors in electrical tape. They split soooo easy over just a little amount of time. It's scary. That splits, you have no brakes.
jeesus, that back hose is a bitch to get off. I just put a blow dryer on high aimed at it and have walked away for I guess 20 to 30 minutes. Ok, that worked. I got the pliers back in position to lever-action off the reservoir body straight away from it, ie in the direction the nipple points, and the hose popped off. But fluid started pouring out so I popped it back on real quick to go find something to catch that. Ok, no place to put that catch, so I zipped over to autozone and got a pack of those rubber pipe end caps, and the 3/4" is the one that fits the nipple.
To make it easier to get to the bolt underneath, once you get the top 2 bolts out, keep wiggling and pulling up on the reservoir until you get enough clearance to get a 10mm deep socket in on the left while tilting the reservoir to the right. I actually used a flat bar to pry it up some as the bottom bolt only holds by compression. But if you do this, be really careful that you don’t break anything off.
Good job brother, The bolt behind The power staring reservoir. I could not find until you pointed it out.. Thank you!
You got it brotha, thank you!!
That was right on time, I'm about to put my 2002 caravan into the shop, because 2 sensors are keeping my check engine light on, and have been since the first month of buying it. So now that I know how to fix my power steering system, the shop can focus on the sensors. And verifying what Les Schwab really did to my front end, for 600+$$, about a year and a half ago. Thanks again UA-cam.
are they speed sensors needing replaced ? or something else sensors?
For those who don't want to remove the reservoir...
Turkey baster - duct tape a short piece of hose to it so it reaches the screen.
Suck the fluid off the screen while removing the fluid with the baster. That will bring the gunk that's clogging the filter out. Remove fluid right down to the screen.
Fill to mark with new fluid.
I actually carry a baster in a plastic bag just for this purpose.
My power steering pump is whining slightly, I’m going to change the reservoir first, I have a funny feeling that filter is clogged. Good video
Wow on my 2005 that hard little bolt underneath also has a nut on the front side behind the oil filler cap , so , very easy to access and loosen is mine the only one??
I hope this doesn't seem like a dumb question, but if the power steering system is starved, how come it doesn't feel harder to turn the wheel? I think I am having a similar issue
Thanks Bryz Garage for your informative video. Question; My power steering goes intermittently out whenever the engine isn't throttling. The 1st time this happened I ask Advanced auto guy in person for remedy, he could not answer. However a customer said to check the reservoir and sure enough the reservoir was down slightly. So I bought fluid, replaced to full-line driving home with the same problem. I own a 2005 T&C Minivan with low miles and a garage appt. friday 8 am on July 30th, 2021
It would be great if you showed how you put that wrench with the long extension to loose the bolt that holds the steering reservoir.
Decent video, but why do some many people post "how to" video's and then not actually show you how it is done? You didn't show any video on removing the bolt. You just jump the video to after you remove the bolt. How too video's should show HOW it is done, not explain it.
You should make your own videos....
Watching someone remove a bolt adds no value. People dont want that. Read the comments on auto videos. It's too time consuming.
I honestly think this video was great. I believe he needed both hands to remove the 10mm bolt. Thank you for your time & video Friend
Could you tell me the name of the Air line you broke??? I broke mine too and I can’t find the exact part anywhere. Thank you. Also if it safe to drive with it broken ???
It is an air line that hooks from your brake booster to your manifold. I don't think it really has a name, it's just a vacuum line.. You can just get the air line and rubber connectors from any auto store.
And NO, it is not safe to drive without it. It's what supplies air to your brakes.
@@bryzgarage5028 okay thank you. Great video BTW. I think I’ll snap a picture and take it to autozone.
@@kishanpatel37 yeah man. Those rubber connectors come in a kit that's like five bucks, then just bring a piece of your vac line to match the diameter. I can't remember what it is.
@@kishanpatel37 also I would recommend you wrap your rubber connectors in electrical tape. They split soooo easy over just a little amount of time. It's scary. That splits, you have no brakes.
What was the name of that thin hose that you broke the 1st time. I just snapped it too. And I need to replace it but not sure what its called?
That's the vacuum line for your cruise control. Go to pick and pull and grab a couple of them. Brittle little buggers.
You'll also get a whine upon starting the vehicle hot or cold
does really take atf tran oil?
Yes the factory recommended fluid is Mopar ATF+4
The noise is coming from the power steering pump due to lack of flow from the clogged reservoir screen.
It's probably the power steering pump that's leaking not the reservoir
did not allow enough time to see what you were doing. very shacky film but you were trying thanks
What's that skinny air hose called?
It's just an air line that you can pick up at any auto store.
jeesus, that back hose is a bitch to get off. I just put a blow dryer on high aimed at it and have walked away for I guess 20 to 30 minutes.
Ok, that worked. I got the pliers back in position to lever-action off the reservoir body straight away from it, ie in the direction the nipple points, and the hose popped off. But fluid started pouring out so I popped it back on real quick to go find something to catch that.
Ok, no place to put that catch, so I zipped over to autozone and got a pack of those rubber pipe end caps, and the 3/4" is the one that fits the nipple.
It is not worth the mess, time and effort to clean it.
One way squeeze pumps are cheap.
How about just remove the screen? You have all brand new fluid.