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Best way to bleed the PS system?
Hey folks,
I'm now finished with the PS rack and need to bleed the system. What's the best way to do this? Should I simply disconnect the return hose on the rack and let someone feed ATF on the reservoir up top while I let her drain? This is with the engine running. I did a short writeup on the removal of the rack on another thread as a FYI. Thanks. Ali '92
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Same as on all cars - remove the p/s cap, start the engine and slowly turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock at idle. 5-6 times should be enough, any air beyond that will dissipate over the next day or so.
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Thanks Beav. What's the best way to "flush" the old fluid out of the system? I want to make sure that there aren't any contaminents in the system.
Ali
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I'd disconnect the return line at the pump and direct it into a collection pan. Plug the nipple you removed the hose from and flush while running with 2-3 quarts of ATF. Put the hose back on, fill to proper level, bleed and drive.
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