4x4x2 bleeding help

snipi · Aug 14, 2012

ive been trying to bleed my new power steering system all night, and im having some troubles. i have the front end off the ground with the pitman arm disconected, my set up is a 4x4x2 box and a saginaw pump with dual returns( planning on hydroboost later). i have turned the wheel lock to lock with out the engine on for the last 45 mins, i believe i have all of the air out but when i turn the truck on to turn it lock to lock as soon as i touch the wheel it starts to spin violently and uncontrollably. not sure what the problem could be, im going to keep turning the wheel without the engine on but im not sure it that will help. thanks for any help guys.

gd71eb · Aug 14, 2012

leave the pitman diconected and turn the motor on. (if you have a helper put them behind the wheel)
constantly watch fluid level.
turn the wheel to lock and hold for 2 - 3 seconds then turn to full opposite lock and hold for the 2 - 3 seconds. repeat this 20 or so times each side.

you may just have to manhandle the wheel for the first couple turns. not sure what that is all about.

this is how i was told and bled mine

snipi · Aug 14, 2012

tried to man handle the wheel earlier but it yanked out of my hands. i might give it another try tomorow with a helper.

gritz · Aug 14, 2012

Do you have the pressure hose in the right place? Sounds like it is fighting itself.

br0nc0xrapt0r · Aug 14, 2012

There are little balls that are around the worm gear, they are called check balls. Did you take them out at any time?

allenfahey · Aug 14, 2012

You have the lines backwards. The pressure line is towards the radiator and return towards the driver. HERE is a thread with your same problem. I just went thru this also.

68rockcrawler · Aug 14, 2012

allenfahey said:
You have the lines backwards. The pressure line is towards the radiator and return towards the driver. HERE is a thread with your same problem. I just went thru this also.

X2 on this. I had the same problem and my lines were backwards too.

snipi · Aug 14, 2012

thank you very much guys im going to the parts store to get some things to fix this right now.

thegreatjustino · Aug 14, 2012

x3, I just worked on a guy's Bronco who had custom lines built for the 4x4x2 and for some reason he thought the smaller port was the return.

snipi · Aug 15, 2012

i cant say how nice it is to have this problem figured out and the wealth of knowledge on this board thank you very much everyone, the power steering is done and works like a dream, all i have to get used to now is the faster turning radious, and im gonna have to start goin to the gym to get the workout my arms used to get.

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