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Thu, 20 February 2014 09:03  |
gbarrow2
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Registered: February 2004
Location: Lake Almanor, Ca./ Red Bl...
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Not strong enough to lift and hold the steering gear box in place with one arm while trying to get a bolt started with the other hand but didn't want to wait till I could get help.
Used an adjustable tie down strap- one end hooked through the u-joint yoke of the lower steering shaft and the other hooked to the power steering motor support bracket. Easily hoisted into position from above.
So now the question is: How do I get all the air out of the system?
Replaced steering gear box and pump- Filled with ~3 pints of fluid- cycled pump through MANY lock to lock turns while on jack stands- turned on the OEM wiper motor.
Drove a couple of miles around the block making turns in both directions.
Reservoir is full but pump is noisy. Low power assist at low rpm.
Is it just a matter of matter of driving and turning more?
Thanks
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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