1999 Chevy Suburban No Power Steering or brakes

1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
185,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROSSPARKINSON
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After sharp U-turn lost all power brakes and steering in my 6.5 Sub. Fluid all topped off. Presumably I need a new power steering pump. Any advice?
May 15, 2009 at 12:30 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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G.M. have a habit of breaking the pump shaft internaly. So pump pully turns looks good but no pump pressure. So no steering or brakes on your truck.
May 15, 2009 at 3:19 PM
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ROSSPARKINSON
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That appears to be it.
May 15, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Be sure and flush out system incase metal got in.
May 18, 2009 at 11:15 AM
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ROSSPARKINSON
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Your suggesting the lines are clogged? Is there a way to flush if something is caught?
May 18, 2009 at 7:31 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Not cloged but likely metal in system from pump failure. When new pump is on remove return line capture fluid in pan keep adding fluid till it comes out clean.
May 19, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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ROSSPARKINSON
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Thanks for the input-I will make sure to do so.
May 19, 2009 at 5:32 PM
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ROSSPARKINSON
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Thanks everyone, that was it. Also, since the pump shaft is actually snapped, a pully-puller is not necessary.
Thanks Again!
Jun 6, 2009 at 9:09 AM
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Your welcomed come again if you need help
Jun 7, 2009 at 3:02 PM
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