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Subject:Re: Flushing power steering system
From:Michael Rule
Date:Wed, 25 Aug 2004 10:06:53 -0700

Hi Connor,

check this out... I'm "fortunate" to have just discovered I have the
same "opportunity"...

http://www.vanagonauts.com/Steering_Hydraulics_Flush106.htm

mike

--- "McBryde, Connor" <Connor.McBryde@MED.VA.GOV> wrote:

> I have the "opportunity" to replace my power steering rack due to a
> leaking
> seal, and noticed that the instructions for my rebuilt unit specify
> flushing
> out the system.  However, there are no instructions for how do do
> this, and
> Bentley is woefully short on data regarding power steering system in
> general
> and this in particular.  Any favorite methods out there besides just
> opening
> lines and pouring in P/S fluid with engine running?  I will replace
> filter
> in P/S reservoir as well.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> TIA.
> Connor
> 85 Westy/02 Subaru 2.5
>

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