not sure if this might help too>> u probably already have this info....Before Bleeding - Check and Correct as Needed:
· Inspect steering system
· Hoses must not touch any other part of the vehicle
· Steering system noise could be caused by hose touching frame, body or engine
· All hose connections must be tight
· Loose connections might not leak but could allow air into the system
How To Bleed:
1. Switch ignition off
2. Raise front wheels off the ground and secure vehicle with jack stands
3. Turn steering wheel full left
4. Fill fluid reservoir to "FULL COLD" level, leave cap off
5. Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock at least 20 times. On systems with long lines or ram assist
cycle steering at least 40 times.
6. Trapped air may cause fluid to overflow - keep fluid level at "FULL COLD"
7. Start engine and maintain fluid level at "FULL COLD"
8. Reinstall Fluid Cap
9. Keep Engine Running for 2 minutes
10. Return wheels to center and lower wheels to ground
11. Turn wheel with engine running
Verify the Following:
· Smooth power assist
· Noiseless operation
· Proper fluid level
· No system leaks
· Proper fluid condition (no bubbles, foam or discoloration)
another version of the same>> Drain old fluid from steering fluid reservoir and lines. Connect factory lines to and from steering box and reservoir. Fill reservoir with steering fluid.
Using a floor jack, lift the front of the truck off the ground. With the engine off, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock 20 times. Check and fill steering fluid reservoir as needed. Start truck and allow to idle. Turn steering wheel another 20 times from lock to lock while keeping an eye on the fluid reservoir. Top off as necessary but do not overfill. If ram hoses are connected backwards, the steering box and ram will fight each other and you will not be able to control the position of the wheels. If you feel major binding in the steering check to see that the hoses are connected correctly.
Lower vehicle to the ground. Check and maintain fluid level as needed.
