Power Steering Repair

[ClassicSkril]

Both of my power steering hoses that attach to the reservoir are rotted, and have been leaking for quite some time. Have any of you encountered that it was a bad reservoir? I am tempted to replace it in addition to the hoses. I searched for a diy on this but didn't find any.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

[jlevie]

The "filter' for the system is part of the reservoir. If you want to do the job right, replace it along with the hoses.

[ClassicSkril]

ok will do. As far as bleeding the system am I correct that you refill with new fluid, then while reservoir cap is off turn the car on and turn the wheel all the way right, then all the left, repeating until all bubbles dissipate?

[ZinnoBerrotEta]

Full flush method:

Suck the fluid from the reservoir. Install the new filter/reservoir.

Remove the return fluid hose from the bottom of the reservoir. Place the hose in a bucket (you may have to attach a double-ended nipple and more hose to get to the bucket). Use a plugged piece of hose to cap the nipple on the reservoir (where the return hose was attached). Be prepared with a few quarts of fresh fluid. Fill the reservoir.

Have a helper start the engine and then keep pouring fresh fluid into the reservoir until the fluid coming out of the return hose (in the bucket) is fresh and clear (do not let the reservoir go dry). Turn off the engine. Re-attach the hoses. Fill the reservoir and start the engine; adjust the fluid level as needed.


Further Info:

http://blog.bavauto.com/bmw-tech-tips/changing-power-steering-filter-fluid-bmw-and-mini-diy-video