[Merged:] Power Steering Problems (bleeding, etc.)

[trd888]

had my ps oil seals replaced a week ago. the problem is, whenever the steering wheel is turned fully to the left or to the right, there is a "whistling" sound that emanates. what's causing the sound?

[artpogi]

normally when the steering wheel is in full turn, you will hear a not so loud whining sound which is generated by the power steering pump, that is normal. But if the sound is more like a constant groan, there might be problems with your power steering system.

Sample, if the steering wheel is in full turn to the right and you hear the groaning sound but the sound doesn't appear when the steering wheel is in full turn to the left, vise versa, that normally means a problem with the power steering system.

It could mean anything from leaks, air in the system, which requires bleeding, or a bad power steering pump.

HTH

[trd888]

the whining sound is louder than normal and is audible whenever the wheel is fully turned to the left as well as to the right. my guess is that it may be caused by a defective pump, as what you've said . . . coincidental though coz the problem did not occur before when the seals weren't replaced yet.

[artpogi]

suggestion lang, have your system bled muna, baka makuha sa bleeding or have your pump check dahil kung minsan may mga components lang sa pump na dapat palitan. Not necessarily the whole pump.

HTH

[trd888]

pano ba ang pag bleed? from what i know, the procedure is constant rotation of the steering wheel while the engine is on. am i right? i asked the mechanic about the bleeding thing, sabi nya hindi binibleed ang power steering system. re the pump, di ba buo yun at walang mga components except for the o-rings which should be replaced if there are signs of leaks?

[artpogi]

Sorry Pare, yung mekaniko ko ang nag-bleed ng PS ko. Turning of the steering wheel back and forth is just a portion of the whole procedure, meron pa syang ibang ginawa and I don't know exactly kung ano yung mga yun. Ayaw ko naman manghula lang ng sasabihin ko sa'yo.

As for the pump, baka nga yung o-rings lang.

Pardon if I'm not much of a help.

[jorebo]

To bleed ps system, turn on engine, turn steering wheel slowly until it locks and hold it there for a few seconds. Do the same for the other side. Repeat twice then check reservoir for bubbles. Top off fluid to the correct level if needed. Repeat until bubbles are gone. 8) 8) 8)

[theveed]

lahat ng hydraulic systems dapat ibleed coz kung may hangin mas madali uminit yung oil... just like brake system.

[trd888]

artpogi: on the contrary, you've imparted enough. tnx bro.

jorebo/theveed: tnx for your insights.

[trd888]

artpogi: on the contrary, you've imparted enough. tnx bro.

jorebo/theveed: tnx for your insights.

[Jenn]

Hi trd888,

Baka sira na yung power steering drive belt mo or baka maluwang lang, higpitan mo or palitan mo power steering drive belt mo pag sira.

baka may hangin yung fluid sa system, i pa-bleed mo power steering system mo.

Baka maluwag lang yung power steering pump mo or baka sira na... check mo rin. Paayos mo kung pwede pa or palitan mo na...

- Jenn

[trd888]

jenn: just replaced my belts. try kong ipa bleed yung system baka mawala yung 2nog.
kung meron pa rin, steering pump na talaga ang may problema. tnx.

[afrasay]

Your fluid or your gearbox might be dirty. Heavy steering? Try replacing your fluids. Change your hose lately? Might not be the same OEM size.

[acenie]

Pwede bang e Bleed ang Fluid ng Power Steering? Parang madumi na sa akin

[chieffy]

para po sa maintenance gamitin po natin ang Workshop section...

sa tanong nyo, pwede po...have it done by a competent mechanic...

Power Steering Problem

pareng John paki ayos na lang...again wala akong super power eh he he...di ko alam bakit nawala ;)

[baludoy]

up ko lang thread na 'to because i'm wondering if anyone here has tried to replace their psf on their own. i'd like to know if an ordinary joe like me can do this procedure because it seems doable naman

[mikbik]

ano problem ng PS unit mo bro?

[4JGtootsie]

up ko lang thread na 'to because i'm wondering if anyone here has tried to replace their psf on their own. i'd like to know if an ordinary joe like me can do this procedure because it seems doable naman

Yes a Joe can do it. It can be messy but not that complicated. Just imagine a radiator drain but in this case you need to really catch the used fluid going out at the same time filling the container with new fluid to avoid air going in the system. Medyo important ang timing since open ang system by the time ma close mo baka lumabas na rin clean fluid kasama ng dirty. Remember that the fluid is high pressure and heats up rapidly.

[baludoy]

Yes a Joe can do it. It can be messy but not that complicated. Just imagine a radiator drain but in this case you need to really catch the used fluid going out at the same time filling the container with new fluid to avoid air going in the system. Medyo important ang timing since open ang system by the time ma close mo baka lumabas na rin clean fluid kasama ng dirty. Remember that the fluid is high pressure and heats up rapidly.

hmmm...mukhang komplikado din pala. have you done this procedure before bro?

ano problem ng PS unit mo bro?

wala naman bro. kung baga pms na din kasi ang dumi na ng psf ko. kaka-replace ko lang din naman ng brake and clutch fluid ko nang may pinagawa ako dati sa auto pero 'di ko naisama iyong psf kasi mahal din iyong oem psf, kapos na sa budget hehehe

[4JGtootsie]

Yes, but the reason is not to change fluid but to replace an o ring sa fitting ng pump. Ganoon din halos ang nagyari flush, bleed and fill. Ang bleeding ang messy.