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Mamba2010SS · 06-20-2024, 10:10 AM

Been fighting this issues for awhile now, figured it was time to post up and see if anyone else might have some ideas as this issue is starting to wear on me lol

Short story: awhile back removed engine and tranny to do some work and put back in, after reinstalling i forgot to add power steering fluid before firing it up, ps pump took a crap, replaced with a cardone pump from rock auto

When i turn the steering wheel either all the way to left or right about 1/2 way it shudders (for about 1/4 of a turn then seems to smooth back out somewhat

Reservoir was full of bubbles and boiled over so after some more trying to bleed new pump failed, did find a small leak on reservoir return line crimp, so bought a after market cooler and reconfigured stock line to new cooler, and got a replacement cardone pump

Still having same issue, just now without air bubbles in reservoir

First thought was might need to replace the rack, or maybe the rack still has trapped air maybe

Thanks

chevy pilot · 06-20-2024, 10:31 PM

Air in the system,it can be many many days.

Btw.What oil you use in reservoir ?

gtstorey · 06-21-2024, 07:45 AM

Jacket up the front end and work the steering lock to lock.

Of course, new doesn't mean good.

morepowerjoe · 06-27-2024, 05:09 PM

Why did you use Cordone instead of AC Delco?

Mouse330 · 08-09-2024, 05:20 PM

You need to put a vacuum on the system to pull all the air out, The shudder is air in the system. You would need an adapter for this, Make sure the level is at the bottom of the filler neck and put 7-10in of vacuum and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, Then top off and put 15in of vacuum on the system while turning the wheel back and forth. Check the level and adjust, start the engine and check for assist and noises, repeat if necessary

06-20-2024, 10:10 AM	#1
Mamba2010SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 8 View My Garage	2010 camaro ss power steering issues Been fighting this issues for awhile now, figured it was time to post up and see if anyone else might have some ideas as this issue is starting to wear on me lol Short story: awhile back removed engine and tranny to do some work and put back in, after reinstalling i forgot to add power steering fluid before firing it up, ps pump took a crap, replaced with a cardone pump from rock auto When i turn the steering wheel either all the way to left or right about 1/2 way it shudders (for about 1/4 of a turn then seems to smooth back out somewhat Reservoir was full of bubbles and boiled over so after some more trying to bleed new pump failed, did find a small leak on reservoir return line crimp, so bought a after market cooler and reconfigured stock line to new cooler, and got a replacement cardone pump Still having same issue, just now without air bubbles in reservoir First thought was might need to replace the rack, or maybe the rack still has trapped air maybe Thanks __________________ 2010 Camaro SS M6 my new found headache

06-27-2024, 05:09 PM	#4
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06-20-2024, 10:31 PM	#2
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 1,077	Air in the system,it can be many many days. Btw.What oil you use in reservoir ?

06-21-2024, 07:45 AM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,284	Jacket up the front end and work the steering lock to lock. Of course, new doesn't mean good.

08-09-2024, 05:20 PM	#5
Mouse330 Drives: 2011 2SS, 2006 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: MA Posts: 294	You need to put a vacuum on the system to pull all the air out, The shudder is air in the system. You would need an adapter for this, Make sure the level is at the bottom of the filler neck and put 7-10in of vacuum and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, Then top off and put 15in of vacuum on the system while turning the wheel back and forth. Check the level and adjust, start the engine and check for assist and noises, repeat if necessary