Re: IML: 56 Imperial Power Steering

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

The shop manual explains how to work the air out of the lines. I think 
it says to turn the wheel a few times in either direction. Its probably 
best to allow it to work itself out, unless the sound is really 
bothering you.

Another cause of this same problem can be a replacement pressure side 
hose. I have heard that the original hose incorporated some sort of 
valve or other configuration that the new one does not. The 
replacements listed for these cars in the 1970's caused groaning, and 
no amount of bleeded air out of the system would make it go away.

If this is the problem, you might be able to obtain an original style 
hose, and have it rebuilt with the original hardware. It could make a 
difference. This procedure has been discussed here before and may be in 
the OIC archives.

Paul W.


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Sent: Thu, 24 May 2007 4:39 am
Subject: IML: 56 Imperial Power Steering



Thanks. It is more of a groan rather than a grind. And it does get 
better
after warming up and it almost goes away when driving above 30 mph. Is 
there
a good way to get air out of the lines?

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Steering

Not being there, I can't say for sure, but I would guess that you are
either listening to a loose belt, or air in the lines. These two sounds
are completely different. The air sound is more of a groan than a
grind. The belt sound is more of a squeal. Most of those have dual
belts going to the generator/power steering pump and they really need
to be a matched pair. if not one is tight and the other could be loose,
making the noise.

Paul W.


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Sent: Thu, 24 May 2007 3:43 am
Subject: IML: 56 Imperial Power Steering






My power steering fluid is full in the receptacle but I hear a
“grinding” noise as though it were low on fluid when turning the
steering wheel. It is worse when the engine is cold but it just about
always sounds off when turning. Suggestions?

 

Tom Cox

 





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