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Mar 21, 2009, 2:54 PM
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2001 olds alero after replacing the power steering pump how do you bleed it.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 21, 2009, 3:57 PM
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Fill reservoir. Best with front wheels off ground then turn both ways to the end but don't force it. With engine running turn back and forth and recheck fluid level till stable.
Could be wrong but most will behave with just that and will sound nice again then let it down and you are done. Recheck fluid again after a drive.
If it keeps buzzing or not assisting you don't push it and wait for more advice here. There may be a trick to this particular vehicle that I'm not aware of,
T
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dmac0923
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Mar 23, 2009, 8:14 AM
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like tom said you just turn the steering wheel all the way left (but dont hit the bump stops) and then back all the way right.
keep an eye on the fluid level and color/quality. in the begining steps, the fluid will drop a couple times and also be very aerated /bubbly. once the system is fully bled, like tom said it wont be making that whining noise anymore and the power steering fluid wont have bubbles in it anymore
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Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 23, 2009, 8:23 AM
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Thanks dmac.
I was worried this one would be unique. Some vehicles sneak into the scene with "hydro-boost" brakes and change the approach. I didn't think this was one of them.
Readers: Don't force steering when at the stops in fact back off a little when you get there. Pump just WAY overworks and won't steer any sharper no matter how much harder you turn once at the limit,
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way2old
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Mar 23, 2009, 2:57 PM
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Fastest way is to disable the ignition, jack up the front end, crank engine while turning the wheel from lock to lock 3 times. Hold wheel to the right and shut off car to the lock positioon to hold the steering wheel. As bubbles slow down, do the previous again, but lock it to the left. You may need to do this 3 or 4 times. Be careful not to fill the pump too full. If you do, the air will make the fluid overflow. Then enadle the ignition and start the car and drive it. Top off fluid and you should be OK. Sorry for jumping dmac and Tom. This is the way I do all FWD vehicles with rack and pinion. Have had really good luck.
Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds
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Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 23, 2009, 10:30 PM
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I like that one way2old. Just need to go easy on the starter and that way would be better for the pump at lower RPM while fluid is getting in place.
This is a good archive,
T
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