Air in Power Steering
 

Air in Power Steering

Started by qayqayt, April 20, 2014, 09:23:22 AM

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qayqayt

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.
Bryan
Vancouver BC
GM PD-4108

blue_goose

Jack up the front and turn it stop to stop a few times.

Utahclaimjumper

He means turn it "stop to stop" WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.>>>Dan ( It will purge the air)
Utclmjmpr  (rufcmpn)
EX 4106 (presently SOB)
Cedar City, Ut.
72 VW Baja towed

gus

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.
PD4107-152
PD4104-1274
Ash Flat, AR

Utahclaimjumper

 You can use the same method with Sheppard to.>>>Dan
Utclmjmpr  (rufcmpn)
EX 4106 (presently SOB)
Cedar City, Ut.
72 VW Baja towed

gus

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I have a lot of experience with this because my Sheppard is obsolete and it leaks a lot:)
PD4107-152
PD4104-1274
Ash Flat, AR

qayqayt

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
Bryan
Vancouver BC
GM PD-4108

Boomer

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
'81 Eagle 15/45, NO MORE
'47 GM PD3751-438, NO MORE
'65 Crown Atomic, NO MORE
'48 Kenworth W-1 highway coach, NO MORE
'93 Vogue IV, NO MORE
1964 PD4106-2846
North Idaho USA