Putting in a new Power Steering pump - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lukecp · 05-21-2002, 10:07 PM

I bought a remanufactured power steering pump (with resivour) for my truck. It is a '72 C10, with a 350 and stock accessocry backets. How should i go about putting it in? Will i have to bleed the air out of the PS system when i am done, and if so how will i do that? Thanks for the help!

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slam33 · 05-21-2002, 10:19 PM

If you haven't done it pull the bracket and mount the pump to it then remount the assembly. Hook up your hoses, If you didn't empty the gearbox then you should be able to refill the pump and just turn it lock to lock a few times to get the air out. Then recheck your leval.

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*Zkast* · 05-21-2002, 10:30 PM

Here is what I have found to work the best without damage to the pump.

After you get it all installed and ready to start, fill the resevior to the full mark. Start the engine for 2-5 seconds, check/fill the level again. Start and let run for 10 seconds or so(if you hear the pump whine, shut it off) refill the fluid.
At this point you should have most of the air out, now crank the wheels side to side a few times to clear the lines then recheck the level once more (engine off of course)

Keep in mind, most remanufactures require you to flush the system before installing the new pump. Remove all fluid.

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05-21-2002, 10:07 PM	#1
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Putting in a new Power Steering pump I bought a remanufactured power steering pump (with resivour) for my truck. It is a '72 C10, with a 350 and stock accessocry backets. How should i go about putting it in? Will i have to bleed the air out of the PS system when i am done, and if so how will i do that? Thanks for the help! ------------------ Lucas "Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built" drop_shift@hotmail.com My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, roughly 300 HP thanks to a 204/214 duration cam, Edelbrock Performer intake and 1406 carb, headers, and 40 seires Flowmaster mufflers. Ochre with a white top. Lots of fun . __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

05-21-2002, 10:19 PM	#2
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	If you haven't done it pull the bracket and mount the pump to it then remount the assembly. Hook up your hoses, If you didn't empty the gearbox then you should be able to refill the pump and just turn it lock to lock a few times to get the air out. Then recheck your leval. ------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A> __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

05-21-2002, 10:30 PM	#3
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Here is what I have found to work the best without damage to the pump. After you get it all installed and ready to start, fill the resevior to the full mark. Start the engine for 2-5 seconds, check/fill the level again. Start and let run for 10 seconds or so(if you hear the pump whine, shut it off) refill the fluid. At this point you should have most of the air out, now crank the wheels side to side a few times to clear the lines then recheck the level once more (engine off of course) Keep in mind, most remanufactures require you to flush the system before installing the new pump. Remove all fluid. ------------------ Pictures and more... piston@zkast.com '71 LWB 350/350T, PS/PB Special options? Yes, RUST... Need some? ------------------------------------------ Webmaster/Team owner www.zkast.com Garrett - Olathe, Kansas [This message has been edited by Zkast (edited May 21, 2002).]



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