Power steering fluid flush I replaced a power steering pump

Tiny
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  • 2003 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
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  • 105,000 MILES
I recently replaced a power steering pump in the car listed above due to it 'groaning' and being incredibly hard to steer. Post job, I bled (or at least thought I bled) the system of air and steering functionality came back. Even with the new power steering pump in place, it still groans loudly. When looking into the reservoir with the car running it looks as if all of the fluid is sucked into the system when turning in one direction. The reservoir refills to its normal fluid level when straightening out or turning in the other direction. Is this normal?
Wednesday, February 13th, 2019 AT 8:42 AM

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Tiny
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This video shows the job being done on a similar car but the process is the same.. This video will walk you through the steps of the power steering system flush.

https://youtu.be/n665wQQq8tI

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Thursday, February 21st, 2019 AT 10:55 AM

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