New pump and rack installed. Added P/S filter. So far so good. Steering wheel feel is slightly firmer. (Amount of force needed to turn the wheel) but smooth and predictable.
Need to figure out a way to mount the filter. It is currently resting in the frame rail. (Definitely not ideal) gonna look at adding a mount, though not sure about the design yet.
Anybody have P/S filter mount ideas or pics?
Once I pulled the rack, I could see how the inner tie rods were loose and a bit sloppy.
When I did the flush on the old pump, when turning wheel lock to lock to remove any air, as soon as it hit lock, the reservoir would would have lots of air bubbles. Regardless of how briefly the wheel hit full lock.
Now, when bumping full lock, no air bubbles.
Was quoted about $2300 for rack and pump. Cost me about $900 plus my time.
