Date:         Sat, 8 Mar 1997 01:41:18 -0600 (CST)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Austin <austins@ix.netcom.com>
Subject:      Power Steering Puddle


>After following the process of purging old ATF fluid from the  system and
>replacing with fresh per an archives plan, I now have a significant puddle
>under the left boot of the steering rack--any suggestions as to what to look
>at as I assess this new development?  I assume I sprung the leak while
>"turning the wheel from rack to rack while cranking the engine".  


When doing this initially ( just after refilling the power steering circuit
) the wheels *must* be off the ground!!!  And, it should be done slowly.  
Actually you should never crank the steering wheel to lock without the
vehicle moving unless absolutely necessary.

Austin

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