Steering: Power: - power steering rack epic mot fail! 88 240DL - Page 2

Clifford Pope · Oct 23rd, 2019, 09:21

I think bleeding is simply a matter of running the engine at idle and slowly swinging the steering from full lock each way? You've changed the fluid, obviously?

Stephen Edwin · Oct 23rd, 2019, 10:43

If you search the forum, 240 and 700 sections. I think I've seen reference to periodically removing some fluid and replacing with new fluid. Until the fluid is substantially all replaced.

Reminiscent of exchange transfusions for Rhesus Babies.

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Bob Meadows · Oct 23rd, 2019, 21:41

A turkey baster is ideal for removing the older steering fluid- as previously noted the system will self-bleed as you rotate the front wheels, it does make a difference changing the fluid so worth doing.
Turkeys do not like the fluid however!
Bob.

honestjoe · Oct 24th, 2019, 07:18

How lovely to hear from you all..when i dropped the rack most of the fluid was removed..I think its just air in the system, it improves over time..turning left is good turning right hard..I did this job on ramps..no axle stands.so bled the system with wheels on the ground..I"m going to the farm on monday so will axle stand old bertha and try again..ever so grateful for the replacement rack..I"m a lucky guy..hj.

Stephen Edwin · Oct 24th, 2019, 16:47

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99% of turkeys that expressed a preference do not like the fluid.

100% do not vote for Christmas let alone to be basted.

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loki_the_glt · Oct 25th, 2019, 09:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Meadows

A turkey baster is ideal for removing the older steering fluid- as previously noted the system will self-bleed as you rotate the front wheels, it does make a difference changing the fluid so worth doing.
Turkeys do not like the fluid however!
Bob.

By the time the fluid is ready for them the turkeys no longer have opinions on anything.

nu11eaf · Nov 1st, 2019, 19:50

Jack front end up and put on axle stands then start the engine and turn steering wheel full lock to full lock several times to bleed the air out of the rack.

Nov 1st, 2019, 19:50	#17
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:54 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Jack front end up and put on axle stands then start the engine and turn steering wheel full lock to full lock several times to bleed the air out of the rack. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Oct 23rd, 2019, 09:21	#11
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 17:33 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	I think bleeding is simply a matter of running the engine at idle and slowly swinging the steering from full lock each way? You've changed the fluid, obviously?

Oct 23rd, 2019, 10:43	#12
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	If you search the forum, 240 and 700 sections. I think I've seen reference to periodically removing some fluid and replacing with new fluid. Until the fluid is substantially all replaced. Reminiscent of exchange transfusions for Rhesus Babies. .

Oct 23rd, 2019, 21:41	#13
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:49 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	A turkey baster is ideal for removing the older steering fluid- as previously noted the system will self-bleed as you rotate the front wheels, it does make a difference changing the fluid so worth doing. Turkeys do not like the fluid however! Bob.

Oct 24th, 2019, 07:18	#14
honestjoe MY 240 DRIVES ME! Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 07:41 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ashford kent View Photos By: honestjoe	How lovely to hear from you all..when i dropped the rack most of the fluid was removed..I think its just air in the system, it improves over time..turning left is good turning right hard..I did this job on ramps..no axle stands.so bled the system with wheels on the ground..I"m going to the farm on monday so will axle stand old bertha and try again..ever so grateful for the replacement rack..I"m a lucky guy..hj.

Oct 24th, 2019, 16:47	#15
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	. 99% of turkeys that expressed a preference do not like the fluid. 100% do not vote for Christmas let alone to be basted. .

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