bleeding the power steering pump
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From: azle texas
bleeding the power steering pump
I just replaced the power steering pump on my 70 f100 and was wondering how to bleed the air out. I was also told to use power steering fluid instead of atf. so what kind of fluid do I use.
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From: "Islander"
If it's a fresh system I prefer NEO power steering fluid used in race cars, has anti-foam, wear and varnish additives. It has higher lubrication properties than ATF. If ATF were a lubericant the clutches in an auto trans would slip. Also add a large cooler not Ford's little joke of a loop.
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I did a swap to a saginaw and filled mine new pump, started the truck, and had a little graoning, and was hard to steer. I drove around teh neighborhood and checked the fluid level every so often. I all quit after about fifteen minutes or so. If it does not go away make sure your lines are right and not clogged.
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From: UTI student
I may be wrong but I think my manual said to leave the dipstick out and turn full lock to lock as needed to bleed it. My book went missing though.
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To bleed just about any power steering system, raise the front wheels on jackstands (remember you are turning the wheels - so place properly), take the ps. cap off, start engine, turn slowly left to right, right to left, without hitting the steering stops.
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