Power Steering System Purging - 2.3L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) |
MERCON® V |
NOTE:
Do not turn the steering wheel during the fluid level inspection, or the fluid level changes and cannot be inspected correctly.
- Check the power steering fluid level and add fluid as necessary.
- Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Slowly turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the engine not running (minimum 10 times in each direction).
- Check the power steering fluid level and add fluid as necessary.
- Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the fluid level stabilizes.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Start the engine and let it idle.
- Slowly turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times (minimum 10 times in each direction).
- Verify that the power steering fluid is not foamy and that the fluid level has not dropped.
- If the fluid level has dropped, add fluid as necessary and repeat Steps 8 and 9.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for an extended amount of time. Damage to the power steering pump may occur.