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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 03:03 AM
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whining power steering pump

I recently changed my pitman shaft seal and ever since when I turn the wheel it makes a grinding or whining sound, how do I remedy this?? thanks
 
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 04:02 AM
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filler up

well wehat i did was jacked up the front end so the wheels could turn freely then fill up the power steering all the way and turn the wheels ans fare left and right as you can and keep doing it and check to see if the level drops should fix it
 
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Re: whining power steering pump

Originally posted by knteriele
I recently changed my pitman shaft seal and ever since when I turn the wheel it makes a grinding or whining sound, how do I remedy this?? thanks
Did you go through the bleeding process? Sounds like air trapped (bubbles). These boxes are notorious for that.
 
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