Fill And Bleed the Servo System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Filling Power Steering System

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fill the servo reservoir with oil. Bleed the system. See the specifications for the oil grade.

Apply the parking brake. Start the engine.

Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.

Check that the function is OK and that there is no leakage.

Check the oil level. Top up if required.

NOTE: Power steering fluid, quality ATF F, G, Dexron D/E Ford Mercon