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Hydraulic System Bleeding

  1. Fill reservoir. Note fluid level carefully. Raise and support front of vehicle. With engine off, rotate steering wheel from lock to lock several times. Lower vehicle.
  2. Start engine. With engine idling, rotate steering wheel to full lock position, either left or right, and hold in position for 2-3 seconds. Then rotate steering wheel to opposite full lock position and hold it there for 2-3 seconds. Repeat several times. Stop engine. Check for foaming or emulsification. Check fluid level. Repeat procedure if necessary.