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Title: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Mark Duckworth on August 03, 2017, 06:14:05 pm
Does the 03 ISM have a separate power steering filter?  I see references to PS filters but nothing by year.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Old phart phred on August 03, 2017, 07:22:23 pm
Mine is in the bottom of the resivouir tank
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: red tractor on August 03, 2017, 07:25:58 pm
Mark, you should have 3 filters stacked in the oil reservoir for the hydraulic fluid and should not have a separate reservoir for the power steering.
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: rbark on August 03, 2017, 07:28:38 pm
That's the way mine is, just 3 filters in the canister.
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: AC7880 on August 03, 2017, 11:40:54 pm
Round hydraulic tank at left (driver side) of rear hatch serves for the power steering as well.
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Mark Duckworth on August 04, 2017, 05:02:28 am
Thanks all.  I ordered the 3 hydraulic filters and plan on R&R them this weekend. 

Mark
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: craneman on August 04, 2017, 09:39:06 am
Remember not to unscrew the filler cap just loosen it. It is a rubber expansion plug like the old thermos's, if you totally unscrew it the dipstick falls in the tank. The boogered  threads are supposed to stop this but I have seen posts where they fell into the tank.
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Mark Duckworth on August 04, 2017, 10:08:13 am
Remember not to unscrew the filler cap just loosen it. It is a rubber expansion plug like the old thermos's, if you totally unscrew it the dipstick falls in the tank. The boogered  threads are supposed to stop this but I have seen posts where they fell into the tank.
Thanks for that.  I would have been fishing for the dipstick!!
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: bdale on August 04, 2017, 10:19:50 am
You may also find that you need to replace the seal between the lid and the tank.  I had a tough time getting it to reseal properly.
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: wolfe10 on August 04, 2017, 10:35:34 am
And, do it properly:

5' of cheap hose.

Remove lid

Start siphon and drain the OUTSIDE of the filters all the way (if you don't do this first, and just remove the filters, you will mix oil from the "clean side" with that on the "dirty/unfiltered" side.

Remove the wing nut, washer and filters

Install filters and washer and wing nut

Fill with new fluid of the proper type (should be labeled on the reservoir)
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Mark Duckworth on August 04, 2017, 10:36:35 am
You may also find that you need to replace the seal between the lid and the tank.  I had a tough time getting it to reseal properly.
Thanks for the reminder.  Ordered one this morning.

Mark
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Mark Duckworth on August 04, 2017, 10:37:11 am
And, do it properly:

5' of cheap hose.

Remove lid

Start siphon and drain the OUTSIDE of the filters all the way (if you don't do this first, and just remove the filters, you will mix oil from the "clean side" with that on the "dirty/unfiltered" side.

Remove the wing nut, washer and filters

Install filters and washer and wing nut

Fill with new fluid of the proper type (should be labeled on the reservoir)
Will do.  Have a drill-powered pump and will fill with fresh oil.
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Charlie G on August 04, 2017, 10:42:44 am
Would you have the "O" Ring part number? or where to find one?

Thanks
Charlie
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: bdale on August 04, 2017, 10:45:02 am
Siphon? Why not use the drain plug at the bottom of the reservoir?  I believe that drains from outside of the filter elements.  Do they not all have that drain?
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Mark Duckworth on August 04, 2017, 10:47:34 am
Would you have the "O" Ring part number? or where to find one?

Thanks
Charlie
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Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Charlie G on August 04, 2017, 10:51:42 am
Thanks Mark, Did you also buy the 84101B filters from them?

Charlie
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Mark Duckworth on August 04, 2017, 11:07:33 am
Thanks Mark, Did you also buy the 84101B filters from them?

Charlie
Yes, sir, I did.  Searched around and it was the best price I found.  About $10 each.  Same day shipping.
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: wolfe10 on August 04, 2017, 11:19:14 am
Siphon? Why not use the drain plug at the bottom of the reservoir?  I believe that drains from outside of the filter elements.  Do they not all have that drain?

Yes, removing the drain plug is an option.  But if it leaks you now have 3 gallons of new fluid to contend with.  Using a siphon eliminates that possibility.

Certainly your choice of methods.
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Pamela & Mike on August 04, 2017, 01:41:16 pm
The new/replacement number of the 84101B is  Fleetguard  87610A . The 84101B is still a good number and some still available. The gasket is still the same number.

Pamela & Mike
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: Jim Frerichs on August 04, 2017, 04:35:11 pm
Put you hand into a tall garbage bag so you can reach down into the oil to remove the filters without getting dirty.
JIm

2002 U320
Title: Re: Power Steering Filter?
Post by: amos.harrison on August 04, 2017, 09:15:10 pm
Be careful of the wing nut.  It will be slippery and you don't want to drop it.