Zoltan Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I just bought a 05 Outback, that has a few problems. It has a new steering rack that seems to vibrate the steering wheel at startup. The car is up on jackstands as a brakeline also needs replacing. What would make a new steering rack vibrate like that on startup? I will drain the fluid and bleed the system (with Dexron Auto tranny fluid, but I do not know what the problem could be. Any ideas from anybody? Thanks for taking the time I really do appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 It’s most likely air being sucked into the PS fluid system. This is usually from a cracked pick up line from the remote reservoir. Other than that I’m stuck for ideas as this sort of feeling from air in the system would cause a vibration like sensation in the steering during turning the wheel left or right. Cheers Bennie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 (edited) bad o-ring(s) on the elbow hose adapter on top of the PS pump. notorious for losing its compliance on older soobs. I've had noise and/or jerky steering wheel on both my soobs, fixed by replacing the o-ring. It allows air to be sucked in, causes bubbles/foaming of the ps fluid. Edited April 21, 2019 by 1 Lucky Texan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoltan Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Thanks for the tips. I will check for air being sucked into the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zoltan Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Thanks for the pictures. I have been busy and not had a chance to work on car. My rusty old 92 Legacy is still running like a swiss watch watch. That thing NEVER gives me any problems but its soooo rusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoltan Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 Ok so I replace the factory clamps with worm gear clamps at 3 spots bleed the system with 40 slow cranks of the wheel and all seems to be good. Although I have not driven car as it is still up on jack stands due to a brake issue. Thanks again for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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