Power steering issues

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Sarachik

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Hello
At the outset I have to confess I'm a bit mechanically challenged, so any advice is appreciated. I have a 2014 Freelander 2 SD4. The steering became very heavy so I checked the fluid.
It was a bit low and I topped it up. It seemed better for a couple of weeks but then became even heavier, the fluid hadn't dropped. I got a garage to replace and flush the power steering resevoir but it's made no difference. From what I've read, the next step would be to change the steering rack and if that didn’t sort it the pump would next. Is this correct? If I do need to get the rack replaced can anyone suggest a reputable supplier? My only income is my state pension so I'm trying to avoid any costly mistakes.
Thank you
 
Proper diagnosis will avoid costly and unnecessary replacement parts.
Was the fluid reservoir replaced, as there's a filter on the pump outlet which can clog.
 
Hello
Yes I got a new filter and 3 litres of the correct fluid and gave it to the garage that does my MOTs. I wasn't there watching them do it but they used 2 of the 3 litres doing the job.
 
Sarachik said:
Hello
Yes I got a new filter and 3 litres of the correct fluid and gave it to the garage that does my MOTs. I wasn't there watching them do it but they used 2 of the 3 litres doing the job.
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I assume you mean a replacement reservoir, as the filter isn't replaceable?
Hopefully they read the service manual before replacing the fluid. Some garages use the incorrect procedure to replace the fluid, rather than the LR specified way. Doing it anyway other than the LR approved way can result in pump damage, as air in the system causes rapid pump failure.
 
Yes a replacement reservoir. I couldn't say if they read the manual or not, I certainly wasn't aware of a LR procedure to have known to mention it. I guess I'll have to Google and familiarise myself and ask the question. But I have a feeling they may not be forthcoming. I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do now to be honest. I don't have the wherewithal to take it to LR. There is an independent near me but I spent quite a bit with tbem previously a d then they quoted for a job at about £1,500 which was actually sorted by changing some filters. Western Power Steering specialists say after the reservoir change the rack would be next and the pump after that if no better. I've also been told that it could be that the steering fluid isn't getting round the system properly. Not sure what to do.
 
get someone who knows what they are doing to start from scratch and bleed the system again, yes it means getting another reservoir.
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LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 NEW POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR TANK BOTTLE LR000578 | eBay

LR000578 P/S Reservoir. Part Number: LR000578. Freelander 2 New Power Steering Reservoir. Land Rover Freelander 2, (2007-2014). Freelander Parts. Series 2 & 3 - Defender 90/110/130, Discovery 1,2,3,4,5 & Sport - Freelander 1 & 2 - Range Rover Classic, P38, L322, L405, Sport & Evoque.
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This time do it the correct way, wheel just clear of the ground connect the two reservoirs together, to bleed the system, green fluid not red.
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From landrover.
Or Halfords
It must be green.



Turning the power steering left to right full lock until nice new fluid comes through without any bubbles, the engine is not started while doing this.

Follow this below.
 
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Sarachik said:
Yes a replacement reservoir. I couldn't say if they read the manual or not, I certainly wasn't aware of a LR procedure to have known to mention it. I guess I'll have to Google and familiarise myself and ask the question. But I have a feeling they may not be forthcoming. I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do now to be honest. I don't have the wherewithal to take it to LR. There is an independent near me but I spent quite a bit with tbem previously a d then they quoted for a job at about £1,500 which was actually sorted by changing some filters. Western Power Steering specialists say after the reservoir change the rack would be next and the pump after that if no better. I've also been told that it could be that the steering fluid isn't getting round the system properly. Not sure what to do.
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A lot of old school places start the engine to draw the new fluid though, but this is frowned upon these day's, and LR say not to run the system like this. To purge the air out of modern PS systems, the fresh fluid must only be drawn in by the action of the rack piston, so the steering needs to be turned lock to lock, topping up the fluid as needed, all without the engine running. The reason being that lots of modern systems use variable displacement PS pumps, which are very easily damaged by air in the system, hence it needs purging it out before the engine is started.
 
Nodge68 said:
A lot of old school places start the engine to draw the new fluid though, but this is frowned upon these day's, and LR say not to run the system like this. To purge the air out of modern PS systems, the fresh fluid must only be drawn in by the action of the rack piston, so the steering needs to be turned lock to lock, topping up the fluid as needed, all without the engine running. The reason being that lots of modern systems use variable displacement PS pumps, which are very easily damaged by air in the system, hence it needs purging it out before the engine is started.
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Hello
Thanks for the information and sorry for the delay in replying, for some reason the message was in my spam folder. I'll do as you suggest.
Thanks again
 
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