toastemcutlass Posted July 8, 2003 Report Share Posted July 8, 2003 so my rack for the p/s was leaking so i replaced it and the pressure line, well its a couple weeks later and the pump is still whining when i turn. is my pump bad or is there a way to bleed the rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slade901 Posted July 8, 2003 Report Share Posted July 8, 2003 You can bleed your power steering by turning the steering wheels side-to-side but when you turn the steering wheel make sure you don't hit the stop-end. Turn the steering wheel all the way in either direction but don't let it hit the stop-end but just before you hit the stop-end. Some people bleed their power steering by turning the wheels from lock-to-lock or (stop-to-stop) in their either direction instead of just turning the wheel before reaching the stop-end. Some people bleed their power steering with the car lifted of the ground and then start the engine and then turn the wheel stop-stop. Some don't bother jacking up the car and just start the engine and then turn the wheels in either direction from stop-to-stop. Turn the wheels until all the bubles are gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted July 8, 2003 Report Share Posted July 8, 2003 Some whining is normal. If it doesnt cause the steering wheel and whole front of the car to vibrate then it's normal. Listen to some Ford's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukee1982 Posted July 8, 2003 Report Share Posted July 8, 2003 It's really quite simple to do the pump and it's only like 50 dollors or so. To replace the pump you will need a pulley puller. You can rent them from AutoZone. 1. Remove serpentine belt 18mm 2. Remove fluid from reservoir 3. Disconnect lines put them in a bag. You will need a 16mm and a flathead screwdriver. 4. Remove the pulley now 5. Remove the pump. (3) 13mm bolts If you get a pump without reservoir take of the clips retaining it. You will need a flathead screwdriver If you have a power assist actuator. To remove the actuator however you will need to first take off the reservoir 5. Put pump back on car and remove (using car as a vise) 6. Remove actuator Put your old actuator on the new pump. Put everything back together. Reverse of teardown (duh) Put the reservoir on make sure that the o-ring is in place other wise you will never bleed the system. Bleeding procedure (GM HELMS MANUAL) 1. Jack the car off the ground. So both front wheels are off the ground 2. Turn key on (don’t start) 3. Turn wheel to left and fill to (cold fill) 4. Wheel lock to lock up to or more than 40 times till there is no air bubbles maintain fluid level 5. Straighten out wheels lower to ground. 6. Turn wheel left and right. If there is noise check all connections again. your down I did it twice in a day first time darn autozone didn't give me o-rings and the pump was leaking at the reservoir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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