Bleeding the Power Steering Rack
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Le Mans Master
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From: Sachse Texas
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Bleeding the Power Steering Rack
So what is the best way to bleed the power steering? When I took my rack out for the blower install much, if not most, of the fluid drained out of it. I have topped off the reservoir, but need to know the best way to make sure the system has fluid throughout.
TIA,
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Melting Slicks
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From: Spring, TX
Chris,
There is a procedure in the service manual. I don't have it handy.
Basically with the front of the car on jack stands and running you move the steering lock to lock slowly 10 to 20 times. YOu keep doing this until you see no bubbles in the fluid resevior. Keep an eye on the fluid and add as needed. This takes quite a bit of time and your arms will get tired. I had to do the same thing after the cam install.
I would love to come by and see the car this weekend if you are around. I can bring over the service manual and help you out as I have done this before.
There is a procedure in the service manual. I don't have it handy.
Basically with the front of the car on jack stands and running you move the steering lock to lock slowly 10 to 20 times. YOu keep doing this until you see no bubbles in the fluid resevior. Keep an eye on the fluid and add as needed. This takes quite a bit of time and your arms will get tired. I had to do the same thing after the cam install.
I would love to come by and see the car this weekend if you are around. I can bring over the service manual and help you out as I have done this before.
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From: Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position.... DFW, TX
St. Jude Donor '05
The sevice manual specifies a power bleeder. 
I know, because I looked as part of my "possible" Z51 PS coller install.
Everyone basicially said: pop the top, turn the wheel from side to side (NOT to lock) and wait for the bubbles to go away.
I know, because I looked as part of my "possible" Z51 PS coller install.
Everyone basicially said: pop the top, turn the wheel from side to side (NOT to lock) and wait for the bubbles to go away.
