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Old Jan 27th, 2010, 07:21 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by m3mpower (original)
and also, is it recommended to replace the power steering fluid? does it prevent power steering pump failures?
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Most of the failures seem linked to the electronic side of the pump, dismantling the motor before a failure and cleaning out accumulated dust and graphite from the brushes area seems to prolong the life or prevent premature failure.
Details and pictures on how to here (Post No.3):
http://www.totalmini.com/forum/46-20...-failures.html
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