Steve83 > 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 > open folder HydroBoost

This came from Amazon for ~$192 (free sh), which is about $100 less than the best local price, and $...
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This came from Amazon for ~$192 (free sh), which is about $100 less than the best local price, and $...
But the part inside appeared to be correct & undamaged.
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But the part inside appeared to be correct & undamaged.
I heard this clip was going to be a bear. I considered dropping the column for better access, but t...
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I heard this clip was going to be a bear. I considered dropping the column for better access, but t...
Using 2 long Craftsman picks, I was able to release the clip. I raised the brake switch off the rod...
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Using 2 long Craftsman picks, I was able to release the clip. I raised the brake switch off the rod...
I might have spent 5 minutes removing this clip, including finding the tools.
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I might have spent 5 minutes removing this clip, including finding the tools.
With the foam pad pulled down to expose the nuts, I could see that the booster was also leaking insi...
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With the foam pad pulled down to expose the nuts, I could see that the booster was also leaking insi...
I marked the lines & ports to be sure, but the lines won't fit or reach to the wrong ports. The key...
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I marked the lines & ports to be sure, but the lines won't fit or reach to the wrong ports. The key...
This is the easiest way to open a keystone clamp: jam a flathead in and twist it every way.
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This is the easiest way to open a keystone clamp: jam a flathead in and twist it every way.
When the clamp loosens, it can be rotated for easier access.
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When the clamp loosens, it can be rotated for easier access.
With the loop open this much, the hose can be removed easily.
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With the loop open this much, the hose can be removed easily.
If I needed to reuse the clamp, it's easy to re-crimp it with end-cutting pliers. To make sure it t...
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If I needed to reuse the clamp, it's easy to re-crimp it with end-cutting pliers. To make sure it t...
The PS feed port uses a 16mm inverted flare nut; the supply port is 18mm.
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The PS feed port uses a 16mm inverted flare nut; the supply port is 18mm.
Now it's ready to come out.
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Now it's ready to come out.
The nuts inside aren't easy to access, but I got to 3 with this extension, a wobble, and a deep 15mm...
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The nuts inside aren't easy to access, but I got to 3 with this extension, a wobble, and a deep 15mm...
For the top L nut, I added a u-joint because I don't have another wobble.
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For the top L nut, I added a u-joint because I don't have another wobble.
WithOUT disconnecting any brake lines, I pulled the master cylinder off and out of the way.
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WithOUT disconnecting any brake lines, I pulled the master cylinder off and out of the way.
The old booster comes up & out.
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The old booster comes up & out.
The reman didn't include it, so I had to transfer the spider, spring, pushrod, & plastic washer from...
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The reman didn't include it, so I had to transfer the spider, spring, pushrod, & plastic washer from...
I finished, filled, & bled the system in less than 1 hour total.
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I finished, filled, & bled the system in less than 1 hour total.
To protect the new hydroboost, and everything else in the power steering system, I added a Magnefine...
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To protect the new hydroboost, and everything else in the power steering system, I added a Magnefine...
Since I already had all the tools out for the PS filter, I cut the swage collar off the leaking tran...
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Since I already had all the tools out for the PS filter, I cut the swage collar off the leaking tran...