ERUSH97XLT
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 01 XLT, 03 XLT, 13 XLT
Thanks for chiming in, sir!
After the initial bleeding with the engine off, I did turn it lock to lock a few times, but did not hold on the lock. Once I began to hear the pump buzz when turning, I slowly turned the other direction. I repeated this until the pump quieted further. If I continue this for a while, without a vacuum pump attached, it will eventually whine and I will find aerated fluid.
EDIT: This was done at idle. If I do it with increased rpm, the pump begins to moan more quickly, within a few seconds.
The steering is extremely strong, effortless, and smooth, even while moaning. There is a resonance that I feel in the steering wheel around 1250 rpm due to noise. Other than that, I'm very pleased with the physical performance, just not the aeration nor "wake up the neighbors" noise.
1) During your bleeding process, (as mentioned by others) did you start the engine and turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock a few times?
After the initial bleeding with the engine off, I did turn it lock to lock a few times, but did not hold on the lock. Once I began to hear the pump buzz when turning, I slowly turned the other direction. I repeated this until the pump quieted further. If I continue this for a while, without a vacuum pump attached, it will eventually whine and I will find aerated fluid.
EDIT: This was done at idle. If I do it with increased rpm, the pump begins to moan more quickly, within a few seconds.
2) When the pump is squealing and you are traveling at a low speed, is the steering pressure gone (difficult to steer) or does it still steer like the power steering system is still working properly?
The steering is extremely strong, effortless, and smooth, even while moaning. There is a resonance that I feel in the steering wheel around 1250 rpm due to noise. Other than that, I'm very pleased with the physical performance, just not the aeration nor "wake up the neighbors" noise.