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Title: Air in Power Steering
Post by: qayqayt on April 20, 2014, 09:23:22 AM
How do I get rid of air in the power steering lines?  We had a minor leak fixed at the pump and although they thought the system was okay, occasionally on a sharp turn I get armstrong steering.
Title: Re: Air in Power Steering
Post by: blue_goose on April 20, 2014, 10:30:12 AM
Jack up the front and turn it stop to stop a few times.
Title: Re: Air in Power Steering
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on April 20, 2014, 11:25:45 AM
He means turn it "stop to stop" WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.>>>Dan ( It will purge the air)
Title: Re: Air in Power Steering
Post by: gus on April 20, 2014, 07:08:37 PM
This is true for original hyd boost steering. Well described in the manual.

If it is Sheppard all you need do is keep filling the reservoir until the bubbles go away with the engine running.
Title: Re: Air in Power Steering
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on April 21, 2014, 12:03:43 AM
 You can use the same method with Sheppard to.>>>Dan
Title: Re: Air in Power Steering
Post by: gus on April 22, 2014, 07:57:28 PM
You can, but it isn't necessary. It works itself out just like auto PS.

I have a lot of experience with this because my Sheppard is obsolete and it leaks a lot:)
Title: Re: Air in Power Steering
Post by: qayqayt on April 23, 2014, 10:24:25 AM
Thanks guys.  Sorry I haven't responded as we've been travelling and were off line for a couple of days.  The problem seems to have solved itself. 

Bryan
Title: Re: Air in Power Steering
Post by: Boomer on April 23, 2014, 10:40:51 AM
Brian, how did your engine repair in Calif. go?  Interested in what happened.  Hope to see you somewhere this summer, how about coming to NWBN rally in the Columbia Gorge, Sept. 4-7 ?

Mark
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