2001 ram steering/brake issues

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Feb 27, 2011 | 07:21 AM

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2001 ram steering/brake issues

my 01 cummins has no power steering and the brakes are hard as hell...

it started a while ago and would be fine if you let the truck warm up for ten minutes...now it doesnt work period...

no power steering sucks in this truck...help.

Feb 27, 2011 | 07:38 AM

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How is the oil level in your power steering reservoir? The common thing your brakes and steering have is the power steering pump.

Feb 27, 2011 | 08:14 AM

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It doesn't have a powersteering reservoir...its a hydraboost system

Feb 27, 2011 | 08:18 AM

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The reservoir is built into your power steering pump.

Feb 27, 2011 | 08:23 AM

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Ok I found it...on the back of the pump hidden by tons of hoses and stuff...thanks a lot

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Atf or power steering fluid?

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Feb 27, 2011 | 08:25 AM

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Ya, it is a bit of a bear to get to, I've recently had some power steering pump issues (leaks). Power steering fluid is what you need. Our, or at least my operators manual, says "DO NOT USE AFT".