steering flush and now she moans

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  • iwantspeed
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    • Dec 2007
    • 3164

    #1

    steering flush and now she moans

    Hey guys i decided to do a power steering flush because mine was black
    i used automatic transmission fluid

    i unplugged the return hose put that in a container
    had my dad fill the reservoir tank as i turned the engine on and kept going until the fluid was not black and it was a pinkish. i turned the car off
    My dad topped off the fluid.
    never had the tank empty


    i did not bleed the power steering fluid system properly
    all i did was turn the steering wheel from left to right
    i got some bubbles out
    but the power steering still moans

    suggestions on fixing this problem?
    how do you properly bleed the system?
    front wheels in the air?
    car on or off?
    cap on or off?
    Last edited by iwantspeed; 08-20-2008, 06:04 PM.


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  • iwantspeed
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    • Dec 2007
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    #2
    any help?


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    • jlevie
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      • Nov 2006
      • 13530

      #3
      Bleeding of the PS system happens as you turn the wheels from lock to lock. Nothing else needs to be done.

      With fresh fluid and a good and properly tensioned belt, a moaning PS pump means that you need to replace the pump as it is worn out.
      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      • evil_twin
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        • Nov 2007
        • 2965

        #4
        Drive on it a bit more, and see if it goes away. If it doesn't it sounds to be your pump.
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        • iwantspeed
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          • Dec 2007
          • 3164

          #5
          thanks guys

          bleeding the power steering with the cap on or off?

          what is weird is the pump was fine before the flush


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          • iwantspeed
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            • Dec 2007
            • 3164

            #6
            thanks guys
            i made sure the belt was tight
            flushed the system by turning lock to lock 5 times

            i think its my pump
            is there a rebuild kit
            or do i need to buy a new one?


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