I replace my pump last year and I get some groaning from time to time. I didn't bleed anything.....just filled the reservoir and turned the wheel back and forth a few times. is there some bleeding required?

 

I recently replaced my pump with a new assembly. What I did once I got everything back together was as follows: filled power steering reservoir with fresh PS fluid until full, leave the cap off then go start the truck and wait about a minute then play with the steering wheel by turning it in full swing in both directions, then turn off.


This how do video helped me alot:

 

yeah gotta bleed

 

that video just shows turning the wheel lock to lock

 

open bleed valve as you are turning. close it as you near full lock. do the same thing while turning the other direction. do this a few times.


think of it like brakes, except you turning the wheel as opposed to pushing the pedal


it's doable as a 1 person job with some extensions and swivels and steering through the window, but if you can get someone to turn the wheel

 

ok thanks!