Bleeding the power steering system
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Bleeding the power steering system
I had a power steering pump put on yesterday. On the way home I noticed a whirring, or whinning, sound. When I got home I popped the hood. The sound was coming from the power steering pump. I popped open the reservoir, revved the engine a few times, and could see air bubbles coming up. I messed with it for like 45 minutes and there's still air in it. Is there an easier way to bleed the air out of the lines? Or do I just have to keep at it the way I'm doing it?
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WARNING do not use solvent or any thin liquid to flush the PS pump. onlly use power steering fulid. solvent does NOT have enough lube ability to lube the pump. i saw one lock up on solvent, not repairable.
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I've got the thing up on jackstands. Took the cap off, turned it on, turned the wheels from lock to lock several times, still getting air in the reservoir. I messed with it for 20 minutes or so. How long does it normally take?