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Yellow72C10 · 03-03-2013, 09:53 PM

How can I bleed the power steering on my truck? 72 k10 with a350, if that helps. Thanks!!!!
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brans72 · 03-03-2013, 10:20 PM

I fill them up little over the correct level and leave cap off, then crank it turning wheel lock to lock couple times,then cut off and check fluid,repeat till all ir is out and steering feels good. takes normally 10-15 mins.

Andy4639 · 03-03-2013, 10:20 PM

One hose is the low pressure side it's held on with clamps take it loose and let it run into a jug. Are take the fitting loose on back of pump housing loose and let it drain into jug.
Got to Harbor frieght and buy a cheap hand pump for like $4.00 and pump it out.

asolde · 03-03-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by brans72

I fill them up little over the correct level and leave cap off, then crank it turning wheel lock to lock couple times,then cut off and check fluid,repeat till all ir is out and steering feels good. takes normally 10-15 mins.

That's what I did.

brans72 · 03-03-2013, 10:29 PM

Should be good check for any air bubbles in fluid container and you should be good to go if there gone.

Yellow72C10 · 03-03-2013, 10:31 PM

Where is container that holds fluid? Sorry I'm a newbie
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Andy4639 · 03-03-2013, 11:32 PM

You want to just get air out of the system then and not bleed the system. Correct?

The pump is the one with nut on the shaft. Silver lid take it off and fill it up. Jack the truck up and turn the steering to lock in both directions a few times. Then crank the truck and do it a few more times.

Yellow72C10 · 03-04-2013, 04:40 PM

Thanks!
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SS Tim · 03-04-2013, 04:52 PM

If you don't have the service and overhaul manuals you really need to download them.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016

03-03-2013, 09:53 PM	#1
Yellow72C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bardstown, kentucky Posts: 46	Power steering help? How can I bleed the power steering on my truck? 72 k10 with a350, if that helps. Thanks!!!! Posted via Mobile Device

03-03-2013, 10:20 PM	#2
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Power steering help? I fill them up little over the correct level and leave cap off, then crank it turning wheel lock to lock couple times,then cut off and check fluid,repeat till all ir is out and steering feels good. takes normally 10-15 mins.

03-03-2013, 10:20 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Power steering help? One hose is the low pressure side it's held on with clamps take it loose and let it run into a jug. Are take the fitting loose on back of pump housing loose and let it drain into jug. Got to Harbor frieght and buy a cheap hand pump for like $4.00 and pump it out. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-03-2013, 10:29 PM	#5
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Power steering help? Should be good check for any air bubbles in fluid container and you should be good to go if there gone.

03-03-2013, 10:31 PM	#6
Yellow72C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bardstown, kentucky Posts: 46	Re: Power steering help? Where is container that holds fluid? Sorry I'm a newbie Posted via Mobile Device

03-03-2013, 11:32 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Power steering help? You want to just get air out of the system then and not bleed the system. Correct? The pump is the one with nut on the shaft. Silver lid take it off and fill it up. Jack the truck up and turn the steering to lock in both directions a few times. Then crank the truck and do it a few more times. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-04-2013, 04:40 PM	#8
Yellow72C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bardstown, kentucky Posts: 46	Re: Power steering help? Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

03-04-2013, 04:52 PM	#9
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Power steering help? If you don't have the service and overhaul manuals you really need to download them. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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