bleeding rack n pinion
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Did you just install a new one ?
Fill the power stering pump up with fluid and slowly turn the wheels back and forth ( I'd have it up on jack stands yet so no pressure on the tires) keep doing this and it will all work out.
Maybe other ways but have done a couple this way with no ill effects
Fill the power stering pump up with fluid and slowly turn the wheels back and forth ( I'd have it up on jack stands yet so no pressure on the tires) keep doing this and it will all work out.
Maybe other ways but have done a couple this way with no ill effects
Luke
Interloper
What he said .... 
or in service manual verbage ...
1) Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level
and let the fluid settle for at least two minutes.
(2) Raise the front wheels off the ground.
(3) Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left,
lightly contacting the wheel stops at least 20 times.
(4) Check the fluid level add if necessary.
(5) Lower the vehicle, start the engine and turn
the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
(6) Stop the engine and check the fluid level and
refill as required.
CAUTION: Do not run a vehicle with foamy fluid for
an extended period. This may cause pump damage.
(7) If the fluid is extremely foamy or milky looking,
allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and
repeat the procedure.
(8) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure
until the fluid level remains constant after running
the engine.
or in service manual verbage ...
1) Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level
and let the fluid settle for at least two minutes.
(2) Raise the front wheels off the ground.
(3) Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left,
lightly contacting the wheel stops at least 20 times.
(4) Check the fluid level add if necessary.
(5) Lower the vehicle, start the engine and turn
the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
(6) Stop the engine and check the fluid level and
refill as required.
CAUTION: Do not run a vehicle with foamy fluid for
an extended period. This may cause pump damage.
(7) If the fluid is extremely foamy or milky looking,
allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and
repeat the procedure.
(8) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure
until the fluid level remains constant after running
the engine.
Not that hard and just take your time doing it, you're forcing the air out so easy and slow at first works better
Luke
Interloper
Fun huh?
When you put the new one in, you will swear somebody made that hole smaller! Good Luck!
Fun huh?
When you put the new one in, you will swear somebody made that hole smaller! Good Luck!
Well i got the new one in today, and ur right i thought for sure the hole was smaller lol. Was alot easier taking the old one out. But i don't think it's bleeding out. I could only put 1 quart in it. I'm guessing it should take more then that??
Luke
Interloper
You really have to turn the wheels back and forth a couple dozen times... I didn't measure the amount I put in. The longer you can let it sit the better but after the above, start her up and do it again. The level should drop.
:cheers:
... can't remember what it is .. but the fluid capacity should be in your manual.
:cheers:
... can't remember what it is .. but the fluid capacity should be in your manual.
