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damon hanna Posted on Mar 30, 2015
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I wanted to know where the power steering fluid filter is,so i can replace if it is clogged,cause when i check the fluid level it does not seem to be circulating and the reading does not come of the cold mark it also does not appear to be warming up and before i changed the pump you could hear it pulling fluid into the pump as i added it and now it appears to befor lack of a better wordstagnant

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Sounds like pump is no longer pumping.

Testimonial: "you are right because i took out as much fluid from the reservoir as i could started the motor and no fluid went to it do you think the pump is faulty?the belt seems tight pulley is turning i just dont know what else could be the problem.i attempted to bleed the system but if the pump isnt working then it would seem that i would not be able to bleed it,any help is very much appreciated thanks"

  • Stuart Kirby Mar 30, 2015

    turn the steering wheel fully to the left then fully to the right many many times with resevoir full and engine running to eliminate air in the lines.

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