Replaced the PS pump and rack on 87 aerostar. Fittings don't leak and fluid is right at top line of 'cold' level on dipstick before I start the engine. I flushed the system by briefly turning over the engine (ignition disabled) and refilling the reservior. This was repeated a few times and I verified the fluid coming out of the return line was clear. Belt tension is good. Then I started the engine and I attempt to bleed the system by rotating the steering wheel from just-before-the-stop back to just-before-the-other-direction's-stop but all I get is a no-assist, hard turning with shuddering as I go back and forth. Also I don't get any whining noise at all. Neighbor mechanic said it takes a while to break in new systems but it's been a couple of days with no change. What am I doing wrong?
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18 years ago