Bleeding The Steering System

NOTE: When filling or topping up the reservoir, make sure that the fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The fluid should be poured slowly into the reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration.

Fill the power steering reservoir to MAX mark.

NOTE: When bleeding the system make sure that the fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the MIN mark, as air may enter the system.

Start the engine and slowly turn steering wheel from stop-to-stop. Examine the hose connections, steering gear boots and valve body for external leaks.
Switch off the engine and check fluid level. Fill up reservoir to MAX mark as necessary.
Check system for leaks.
Using a Hand Vacuum Pump 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent, apply a vacuum of 15 In.Hg to the power steering reservoir.

NOTE: When bleeding the system, vacuum will decrease, maintain a sufficient vacuum of 15 In.Hg by using a Hand Vacuum Pump 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent. If the vacuum decreases by more than 2 In.Hg in five minutes the system should be checked for leaks.

Bleed the system:
- Start the engine and slowly turn the steering wheel to the right just off the stop.
- Turn the engine off and using a Hand Vacuum Pump 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent, apply a vacuum of 15 In.Hg, maintain vacuum until all air is purged from the system (minimum five minutes).
- Release vacuum at vacuum pump.
- Repeat bleeding procedure, this time turning the steering wheel left, just off the stop.
Remove the vacuum pump and stopper and fill the reservoir as necessary. See FLUID LEVEL under LUBRICATION.
Start the engine, turn steering wheel from stop-to-stop. If excessive noise is apparent, repeat bleed procedure.
If the noise level is still unacceptable, leave vehicle standing overnight, then repeat bleed procedure.