Sway bar end links replaced = instant power steering death?

[Centaurus5.0]

I use my fluid extractor for changing my trans fluid out of the dipstick then drop the pan and don't spill a drop

Yeeeup!

But I will add, why drop the pan at all when simply servicing. I'd only change out the trans filter once or twice in 300k miles unless i'm already in there anyway upgrading the vb.

 

[donalds]

why drop the pan at all?

To change the filter
Trans pan dent ok or not

 

[Centaurus5.0]

Missed all that.. but yeah, that would be another reason.

 

[JGH1987]

Luckily for me I read about getting air in the PS system before experiencing this, so when I eventually had this happen (after a tow) I knew exactly what the issue was. It can be quite terrifying if you're not expecting it. I recall one thread here where a member used something other than Mercon V for PS fluid and had problems for months until he switched to Mercon V, but other's here have reported using different fluid without having a problem. I figure why use something other than what Ford recommends as it seems to work fine.

OP - The noise you currently hearing may (or may not) get better after a few days. This can happen because when the PS fluid gets really aerated it take a long time for the tiny bubbles to go away. I once replaced the rack and hoses on a mid 90's Pontiac and it took over a week for it to get quiet again.

It's been quite a bit better after some driving. Still have a little whine on the pump, but that doesn't bother me so much as fluid blowing out of the reservoir. I'll try bleeding out the fluid I have in there currently at some point and using the one you recommend, right now it's just got the Lucas Oil stuff in there, which was a dear old dad recommendation.

 

[donalds]

Use Mercon V only imo

 

[Mbrooks420]

I’ve used synthetic ps fluid and Mercon V. Both worked and a full change of the fluid fixed my whiny pump. If I were doing it on the new Mounty, I’d get Mercon V.

I had this happen after having to be towed for my water pump completely failing. Had an extreme death wobble. Turning the wheels to clear the air works best after the motor has warmed up and the idle has dropped.