How Do You Bleed Air From Power Steering Pump?
A power steering system that is functioning properly can be the difference between having an accident or avoiding one. The power steering gives you an edge when it comes to making quick steering moves, because the hydraulic pressure in these systems makes it almost effortless to control the vehicle. However, when air enters the power steering line, it can make steering become a fight. A growling or whining noise usually means the system has air in it and it needs bleeding. Remove the cap from the power steering reservoir and check the fluid level to see whether it is low on fluid. Perform this same step when the fluid is cold (vehicle has sat overnight) as well as when the fluid is hot (vehicle has just been used) so you can note if there’s a difference. Leave the reservoir cap off and ask your helper to crank the vehicle and turn the wheel sharply as far as it will go to the right and then to the left. Check the reservoir as this is happening to see whether the fluid appears to be foa
