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Geosoils
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 Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:36 pm Post subject: Power Steering rack |
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Purchased a newly rebuilt power steering rack for my 87 Westy. I noticed some clear oily liquid coming out. Since it’s clear I not sure if it’s the correct atf. Any problems with leaving the liquid in?
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WestfaliaMike
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| Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:45 pm Post subject: Re: Power Steering rack |
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Not knowing what it is, its safer to flush it out...
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Geosoils
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| Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:35 pm Post subject: Re: Power Steering rack |
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Thanks. I figured that would probably be best.
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wcdennis
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| Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: Power Steering rack |
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| Probably you are seeing some assembly lubricant. There are dozens of seals in the PS rack that would be damaged if they were put in dry. |
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Geosoils
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| Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Power Steering rack |
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That sounds logical. I’m flushing the rack to get it all out.
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SCM
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| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:28 am Post subject: Re: Power Steering rack |
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| That sounds logical. I’m flushing the rack to get it all out. |
Flush the whole system (pump, hoses, hard lines) before running it. Failure to do so can void the warranty on the rack since little bits of crud that may be in the system (due to a bad pump etc.) can ruin the seals in the new rack.
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Geosoils
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| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Power Steering rack |
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I am replacing the power steering pump and have removed and cleaned the reservoir, replaced the filter and have flushed all lines. Getting ready to install the new rack. Thanks for all your advice.
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Nickel_Nackel
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| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: Power Steering rack |
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when you say flush before you run it. what is the the best way to do that?
sorry for dumb question
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Geosoils
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| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Power Steering rack |
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Job finally done. I installed the new ends before installing the rack. I measured the number of threads on the old rack and duplicated it on the new one. It came out extremely close. I had no trouble slipping the new rack back onto the steering column. It went partially right on on the first try and I used a dead blow hammer to gently engage it the rest if the way. Installed a new pump and flushed both lines before hooking up to the new components. Followed others instructions on refilling the system. Worked great. Thanks for all the information.
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