power steering pump purge

RFR2212

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Nov 26, 2005

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158

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Chicago Burbs

• Jun 13, 2006

• #1

How do I do it so i dont burn it up, and so it doesn't whine? I'm going to pickup my saginaw parts tomorrow for some more turning power.
Thanks

 

J

jmaples

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Oct 7, 2004

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160

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SEATTLE,

• Jun 13, 2006

• #2

I turn my truck off and on a handful of times, than jack the front end up and cycle the steering back and forth

 

Pa PITT

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Bronco Guru

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Jul 15, 2005

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11,254

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Stephenville TEXAS

• Jun 13, 2006

• #3

I was told as a kid growing up to jack the front end off the ground and turn back and forth in order to get the air out of the system ....but I just dont know if this is really needed ...I did mine not long back and filled it and started it and after i killed it a couple of times and the fluid was almost correct ..then I turned it and all was well...

 

musetech

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Jul 23, 2004

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205

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Alexandria

• Jun 14, 2006

• #4

Crank engine over with coil disconected, turn lock to lock with front end off the ground, and return hose to pump in a bucket.

A two man job as one is needed to keep filling the reservoir until fluid from the return hose comes out clear and free of bubbles.