Power steering pump replacement running dry and overflowing
2007 Ford Taurus:
Just replaced the power steering pump with a
brand new one. I didn't bleed or replace the fluid
before hand just drained what was in the reservoir
and threw in the new one.
After turning the wheel both ways without the key
in I thought I had enough fluid in. When I started
the car the fluid immediately ran dry and I could
see inside the pump. I added fluid quickly but it still
didnt seem like enough so I stopped the car. This
is when the new fluid and the old fluid mixed
together and bubbled over out of the reservoir. I
dont know what's happening? Do I have to bleed
the system and start with all new fluid? Any
explanation would be great thanks!