Jay351

Okay, so after having my power steering pump pully come OUT of the pump and almost into my fan the other day, I have installed a used pump I bought last week.

I got everything hooked up like its supposed to be but I have a question or two for you guys..

First.

when I removed the old pump, a little fluid came out of hte lines.. Nothing major, perhaps 1/4 a quart. It did dump some fluid out when the pulley came out of the pump the other day. Can I assume there is still some fluid inside the system?

Second.

Can I just fill up the new (used) pump, install my belt and call it good?

Or should I jack up the truck, and cycle the steering from lock to lock a few times then check the fluid again?

I really don't know much about the power steering stuff.. Just how it bolts in

Thanks guys (and girls)

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abecedarian

you don't necessarily have to jack it up, but do cycle the steering back and forth from lock to lock and hold it a few seconds at each lock. That should purge the air from the system. check the fluid in the reservoir after each left/right cycle so that you don't risk introducing more air into it.

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