Hydrolic Steering System Purge r27
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In my experience each different hydraulic steering system has unique ways they want it to be bled. I usually try to just follow the instructions in the manual for that unit. Hopefully you have the manual around.
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It depends on why you are purging the system. If you are just topping off fluid the manual instructions are fine. If you have disconnected lines near the autopilot pump a more rigorous method is needed. It takes more pressure to clear the bubbles from the autopilot pump. The factory guys use a power bleeder pump to clear the lines. If needing to do this and you have access to a bleeder pump that is the best option.
Having said this, I have used the Bubble Purge Pro system successfully after installing a check valve near the autopilot pump. After getting all the visual bubbles out of the system there was still a bubble in the Auto Pilot pump. I had to force the steering wheel against the steering direction while in AP mode. Not sure it’s the best method but it worked.
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Having said this, I have used the Bubble Purge Pro system successfully after installing a check valve near the autopilot pump. After getting all the visual bubbles out of the system there was still a bubble in the Auto Pilot pump. I had to force the steering wheel against the steering direction while in AP mode. Not sure it’s the best method but it worked.
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