Hopefully no metal particles got into the gear box or rack, which ever it has, There is a high pressure line that goes from the pump to the hydro boost unit, I think you would feel braking issues relatively quick if there was a problem with hydro boost, the brake pedal would be very hard as it would with any loss of braking assist. The ports for power steering are very small though, and hearing metal noises is not a good sign.
Considering you had pieces of the old pump coming out you might want to drain the new fluid into a clean container and see if any more particles come out, I think thats where I would start.
If it has a power steering cooler, those are usually a pretty low point where you could check and drain the fluid as well.
Ive never had an air issue with power steering that caused any type of clunking or grinding noises. I think only a bit of the pump wining while I was turning the wheel back and forth during the bleeding process. Most power steering pumps are replaced due to leaking issues as well. Even running a magnet through the new fluid once its drained will catch any metal just to see how bad it really is.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush
Saturday, January 4th, 2025 AT 2:52 PM