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2005 Tunda DC 4x4

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by butter_bean97, May 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM.

  1. May 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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    butter_bean97

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    Hello everybody, I just recently purchased an 05 DC 4x4 Tundra with about 210,000 miles. Looks and runs well although it does have a few problems that I need some help solving. I noticed my power steering fluid reservoir is almost completely empty and I noticed one of those hoses is pretty caked up. Ill attack a photo and hopefully someone can help me identify a fix to this problem.. Also noticed that what I believe is the front differential "breather" and the other breather are caked up pretty good as well. I'll include pictures of both. I appreciate any advice!

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  2. May 15, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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    bfunke

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    The high pressure line of your PS is leaking. Replace it. Easy fix about 30 min. Those breathers are nonfunctional. Replace them and might as well do the hoses at same time. Again easy fix.
     
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  3. May 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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    I'm about to replace the same hose on my truck. Here is what I ordered off Rock Auto
    https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8079540&cc=1432861&pt=7320&jsn=600

    The front diff breathers could have diff oil coming out from heating up and being overfilled. Hard to say for sure from the picture. Has the front differential fluid been changed? Is there oil anywhere else around the diff breathers?
     
  4. May 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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    I recently did mine and used the Gates hose.
     
  5. May 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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    BubbaW

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    That appears to be CV axle grease slung up on the ADD and differential breathers. If so, fix the CV’s, clean the hose lines if you wish or replace, take breathers off and clean them up. No need to replace….had same issue few years back.

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    Last edited: May 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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