Oldssupreme

Hi! can anyone direct me to a thread with the proper method for bleeding a 1971 power steering pump that's mostly dry? (was installed on another car years ago) I installed new hoses and fittings but not sure how to properly fill and burp it. I'm assuming I can't do this till the engine is up and running?
Thanks!
Chris

Fun71

I did mine by raising the front wheels off the ground and turning the steering wheel from from the full-lock position in one direction to full lock in the other direction, holding for a few seconds at the full lock position. And yes, my engine was running to do this; otherwise there is no fluid flow since the pump wouldn't be pumping fluid through the system..

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Fun71

Yes, put the cap on (it doesn't really matter, but it may keep some splatter contained) and no, do not loosen any fittings. The power steering pump is pressurized on the output side but the return is low pressure, and the cap doesn't hold pressure in - it just provides a seal to keep dirt, water, etc out.

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Allan R

No, do not hit the stops or locks during the bleed procedure.
Chris - the bleeding is described on Page 9-54 of your CSM. (step 3, a-f)

Oldssupreme

Thank you all for your help!
Chris