1997 Mercury Mountaineer power steering

1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
140,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BENSJETS
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Just replaced my power steering pump and is there a special way to bleed the system? I tried turning the wheels back and forth but I'm still getting a squeal from the belt. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Jan 20, 2014 at 5:11 PM
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HMAC300
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check the belt and tensioner as the tensioner and belt recommended replacement is 60k. turn p/s to lock one way hold for 30 seconds then do the same the other way do three times that should bleed air out. make sure fluid is full.
Jan 20, 2014 at 5:41 PM
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BENSJETS
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To Hmc300. Thanks once again for all your help. I will try tomorrow and let you know how it went.
Jan 20, 2014 at 7:19 PM
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