Changing Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

[SuiteSuccess]

Helping a friend this week change the power steering fluid reservoir on his ‘99 International Binder.  Rusted with pin hole leaks.  Looks pretty straight forward.  Four bolts to bracket and two hoses with hose clamps.  Plan to disconnect hoses collecting fluid in pan, replace reservoir and filter, then reconnect.  Realize we’re going to get some air in the system but will it bleed itself?  Any tips or “gotchas”?  Dexron 2 or 3 or something else to refill and amount?  BTW hoses are stiff so can’t clamp off with vice grips.

[HERO Maker]

Carl, it sounded like you were also replacing the hoses?  That's probably a good idea with them being so stiff.

[SuiteSuccess]

Rocky,

They are the reinforced fiber hoses not rubber so stiffness is built into the hose.  Not due to aging but we will check them.  Also reading that some Internationals use 15w-40 motor oil rather than power steering fluid.  So if fluid is not red would assume it’s oil?

[alan0043]

52 minutes ago, SuiteSuccess said:

Rocky,

They are the reinforced fiber hoses not rubber so stiffness is built into the hose.  Not due to aging but we will check them.  Also reading that some Internationals use 15w-40 motor oil rather than power steering fluid.  So if fluid is not red would assume it’s oil?

Hi Carl,

Please don't assume anything. You know what the word assume means ? Give the International dealer a call and ask them the question about power steering fluid. Is the truck, Toms ?

Good luck,
Al

 

[lockmup68]

My international uses standard old Rotella15w40. Came that way from the factory. Don't forget the filter in the reservoir. 

[SuiteSuccess]

5 hours ago, alan0043 said:

Hi Carl,

Please don't assume anything. You know what the word assume means ? Give the International dealer a call and ask them the question about power steering fluid. Is the truck, Toms ?

Good luck,
Al

 

Yes it’s Toms. Going over to dealer tomorrow so will double check. 

[Pete Kildow]

4 hours ago, lockmup68 said:

My international uses standard old Rotella15w40. Came that way from the factory. Don't forget the filter in the reservoir. 

Last one I did was the same. But that was a 1987 9370 eagle.

Have the filter to replace the fluid and filter on my KW. Sure don't look forward to it.

[SuiteSuccess]

4 hours ago, lockmup68 said:

My international uses standard old Rotella15w40. Came that way from the factory. Don't forget the filter in the reservoir. 

Pretty sure that is what is in Tom’s.  Will check for sure with dealer tomorrow.

[adept99]

Suite, you probably already know this, but don't forget that on the pressure side of the power steering system, you need a fiber or wire reinforced hose and a mechanical end, not a rubber hose and a hose clamp. Most large NAPA stores can make one for you. Conversely, a hose clamp will not work on a wire reinforced hose. Maybe on a fiber reinforced one.

[SuiteSuccess]

Well got the old reservoir off.  New ready to bolt on. Of course had to break one of the old heavy duty hose clamps so trip in to NAPA tomorrow. Took sample of fluid to dealer, turns out to be ATF so we got some new to refill. All in all pretty easy job.