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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Hello,

I will be flushing my power steering fluid in my 2LS. I have a few people mentioned that I should have the "filter" changed or cleaned. Some of them mentioned that there's a filter at the steering rack that needs to be cleaned as well, or is that the same filter? PLMK. Thanks in advance guys.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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There's a solenoid that has a screen on it.

I don't know about here but I've seen pictures of it over at Lexus Owner's Club.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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J,

So that is the only filter, or are there more than one? Where is this filter located, at the pump or rack? Thanks man.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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heres a pix
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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the solenoid
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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another pix of the solenoid being remove
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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solenoid after removal and cleaning
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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There is also a screen filter in the pump reservoir.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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solenoid after removal and cleaning
Thanks! I'm assuming you changed your rack right? How much did you end up paying? The cleaning of the solenoid...would most mechanics know how to go about it? The reason is that I have a p/s pump leak. I was thinking about changing the pump and while I'm at it change the pressure hose as well. So other people are suggesting other things that I might as well get done as well. Any more advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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There is also a screen filter in the pump reservoir.
B,

The filter in the reservoir is that part that just costs like a few bucks right? Let me know. Thanks.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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I believe the solenoid is behind the front drivers wheel?
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