steering stiffness

[06 H3]

Just installed new steering rack and PS line w/ cooler and having extreme stiffness. No self centering and constantly making minor adjustments on the road. Thought all the air was out but it wasnt...Extreme foaming of the PS pump. Tried to bleed it again with no luck. It feels like I am lacking assist from the pump but I am not totally without assist. Any suggestions? Maybe a line with a small leak allowing air? Not sure what to do at this point. The pump itself isnt too loud at all. Much quieter then when I had a leaking line. Leave for moab friday night. Work everyday this week and have about 4 midterms. Hate to do this but it might be dealer time due to busy schedule.

Bebe gave me suggestions and I have had no luck with the rebleeding of the system maybe time take out fluid and put new fluid in.

 

[craig]

I just had the rack and pinion replaced in my T. The dealer said to drive it around for a little while and some more air will come out.

 

[atvspeed4]

Mine was the same way when I first reinstalled the rack. I kept checking the fluid and eventually it worked its way out.

 

[06 H3]

Alright I will just leave it and allow break in...

2000 miles total in the next week should help lol. Or a pump goes bad and I change it at the outpost. Time will tell...

 

[Mr_Rich]

I replaced my PS pump last month. I filled the pump and turned the pulley by hand before I re-installed the serp. belt and started the engine. No issues at all. I've sucked the fluid out of the reservoir twice just to check the color and keep fresh fluid in the system.

 

[06 H3]

Here's the verdict.

Play in the pulley so the pump is going the old rack and loose bushings made up for the added tightness. With the new rack (less play) and new clamp its showing the problem I had this whole time.

 

[06 H3]

Foaming like a mother ****er this morning. I haven't added any more fluid yet. Air also must be getting in somewhere I bled the lines 2 times already.

 

[06 H3]

ordering a new pump should I get the one with the reservior? Orielly only has one without....Not sure if its cracked, I can check though.