power steering issue in '01 outback

[subinut24]

Just picked up a 2001 subaru legacy outback wagon. 5spd. If I turn sharp enough, 90' degrees going over 15mph+, or if I hit a bump turning the wheel, the steering wheel surges, I know it's something to do with the power steering rack or pump, not in the suspension. There are no leaks at the rack or the pump, everything is physically intact & the pump is full of fluid. Any suggestions???

[Robk0000]

sounds like you have an air pocket in the lines. Eventually the bubbles go away after a little driving.

How many miles have you put on the car since you got it?

[subinut24]

sounds like you have an air pocket in the lines. Eventually the bubbles go away after a little driving.

How many miles have you put on the car since you got it?

I bought the car with 119,300 miles, 1 owner, $2500. I had to replace the clutch & timing belt. Iv'e only driven 100 miles, I bled the system today, I think when I had the engine out & the power steering lines disconected air got into the lines, hopefully it will be fine, I dont think its in the rack.

[shtbxr22]

make sure the line on top of the pump isn't kinked, or leaking. how is the condition of the fluid?

[Seraphinwolf]

Differential sending the feeling of it binding back up throughthe steering system maybe? A friend's previous Impreza had a binding front diff that for the longest time I tried to contribute to the steering system as that's what it felt likeand until I had read further into it it made the most sense from physical responces of the car. Just an off chance if the probelm doesn't go away or isn't issolated.