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So, I replaced the power steering hose that blew yesterday....it was the one the runs from the p/s pump to the hydroboost. Everything went very smoothly.....BTW the Ford dealer here wanted close to $130.00 +12% taxes for that friggin hose so i sourced it at Lodco for $40.00......they don't call 'em "stealerships" for nothing!
Anyway, get 'er all screwed together, top up the p/s with Mercon V p/s fluid and my pump now makes a whining sound, both when I turn the wheel as well as when I apply the brakes?
It was whining yesterday after the hose blew which I attributed to fluid loss, however, with everything all topped up it is still whining.
Is there a bleeding procedure I need to do or anything like that? Any suggestions?
Anyway, get 'er all screwed together, top up the p/s with Mercon V p/s fluid and my pump now makes a whining sound, both when I turn the wheel as well as when I apply the brakes?
It was whining yesterday after the hose blew which I attributed to fluid loss, however, with everything all topped up it is still whining.
Is there a bleeding procedure I need to do or anything like that? Any suggestions?
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It will eventually bleed itself, or you can try flushing.
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To bleed the air out you need to jack up the front and turn the wheels stop to stop a bunch of times (don't hold it at the stops though), and also push the brake pedal up and down. My pump had a whine when I bought the truck 3 years ago but after doing the flush and refilling with Mobil 1 synthetic it has been quiet ever since. I flushed it again last month after installing my Red Head steering gear.
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Its possible that you just have air in the system. Work the steering wheel back and forth slowly, and also the pedal. This should eventually work out the air. A flush isnt a bad idea either. Dont hold the steering wheel at full lock for more than 3 seconds, as this can damage the pump.
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