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Old 12-22-13 | 08:18 AM
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Angry Power Steering Replaced

Replaced power steering assembly makes noise an the oil bubbles to top of resovoir spilling out when i shut the car off puzzle any advice?
Old 12-22-13 | 09:05 AM
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Perhaps it just needs to be bled after replacing? Lift the tyres off the ground a bit, start the car and turn the wheel all the way to the left and vice versa to remove air. See that there's enough fluid in reservoir.
Old 12-22-13 | 03:59 PM
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Go lock to lock some 10-20 times, slowly, and keep adding fluid as needed (I hope you are using the right fluid too)
Old 12-22-13 | 04:33 PM
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bleed it
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Check the clamp on the return line at the upper part of the pump. I had a similar problem when I changed my pump. That clamp was weakened and was allowing air to get into the system. A simple hose clamp fixed the issue.
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Old 12-23-13 | 06:38 AM
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As said before, make certain the front wheels are jacked up and off the ground before turning the wheel lock to lock over and over.
Old 12-30-13 | 06:13 AM
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I also havent clean the solenoid yet guys...
Old 12-30-13 | 06:19 AM
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Did you try bleeding the air out? The solenoid won't have anything to do with the foaming and noise issue.
Old 01-06-14 | 06:25 AM
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Yeah i did all that finally got it to go guys thanx..
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