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580b steering is jerky & tight

scorpion ยท 2013-08-28 13:53

The steering pump was leaking into crankcase but working well. I rebuilt the pump ( cleaned it and installed the parts from a kit ) now the steering is jerky and at standstill almost impossible to turn. Is there a bleed procedure? Any advice would be appreciated.

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  1. #1jimg9842013-08-28 14:25

    turn steering wheel all to the left and to right a few times and then refill

  2. #2scorpion2013-08-28 15:57

    I tried that with the wheels off the ground and turned fine, on ground very hard and jerks.

  3. #3scorpion2013-09-10 17:05

    I took the pump apart again and a seal was installed backwards, oops. I think the was in my eyes that day. Thanks for the help, will post again.