Archived Power steering bleeding

[FFSchooley]

I just installed another new steering gear box as well as new lines. I am familiar with the standard bleeding process. I filled the reservoir and started the truck momentarily. No fluid drained from the reservoir. Started it up and moved the wheel lock to lock several times. No power and still no change in fluid level. I purchased the steering boxes from chip at power steering services and remember that in his instructions it mentioned a check valve when bleeding wasn't working. I can't find those instructions and he is not available on weekends. Anyone know about this or what might be going on with my steering? Thanks in advance.

 

[GAmes]

Give this a shot. Before going from lock to lock increase your engine rpm above idle, 1500 to 2000 should do it. That should overcome the spring pressure in the PS pump.

 

[monkeyman]

I have found the best way to bleed is like this: Jack up front of truck, both wheels. Fill PS to top. With engine at idle, slowly turn wheel lock to lock. After three or four times, check level. Do again, check level. I have done it as much as twenty times each way.

Has never failed with this method and I have never had to add fluid after.

Rick

 

[GCroyle]

I have only done it one time, and I am agreeing with Monkeyman, wheels up, lock to lock, be patient, it was one of the most frustrating jobs I have done to the my 2nd Gen, replacing the steering gearbox.



I replaced my pressure lines also and installed the large inline filter, it looks like a gas filter to protect the gearbox.



Get a bag of oil dry.