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Bleeding Power Steering System

  1. Check fluid level. See FLUID LEVEL CHECK .
  2. Jack up front of vehicle and support it with stands.
  3. Turn steering wheel. With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Start the engine. Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
  6. Turn steering wheel. With the engine idling, turn the wheel to left or right full lock and keep it there for 2-3 seconds, then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock and keep it there for 2-3 seconds. Repeat several times.
  7. Stop the engine.
  8. Check for foaming or emulsification. See Fig 1. If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foaming or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
  9. Check fluid level. See FLUID LEVEL CHECK .
Fig 1: Checking Power Steering Fluid For Emulsification
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