406 power steering

np · Unread post by np » 22 May 2008, 18:52

My b in laws 406 2.1td,R reg i think,has sprung a leak.From what he says,theres a pipe coming off the power steering pump,metal,then crimped into a rubber pipe,about 2ft long.Its leaking at the crimped joint.
The question is,once he(or me

)have replaced the pipe,does the system need bleeding

never had to change one before,but i assume its just a case of changing said pipe,topping up fluid,the turning steering from lock to lock a few times then check level

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 22 May 2008, 19:41

Nope, no bleeding par-se. Just refill with fluid and with the front wheels off the ground and engine running, move the steering from lock to lock a few times and all air will be expelled. Top up, job done

The process is not unlike the "Citarobics" us Citroen types do on our hydraulics to bleed air.

reblack68 · Unread post by **reblack68** » 22 May 2008, 19:41

That's how I've done it when I've changed steering racks.

reblack68 · Unread post by **reblack68** » 22 May 2008, 19:43

Too slow

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 22 May 2008, 19:45

reblack68 wrote:Too slow

Fingers on buzzers...

Look at the post times Richard

Bang-on exactly the same time!

Now what are the chances of that?

np · Unread post by np » 02 Jun 2008, 20:19

Not fixed yet as he can only get the pipe from Peugeot & its £100.