Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair

FILLING AND BLEEDING POWER STEERING


1. Filling with Stopped Engine:

- Fill oil tank up to dipstick mark "MAX" or distance A = about 25 mm (1") below edge with hydraulic fluid.



2. Bleeding:

- Start engine. Turn steering wheel twice each against left and right locks.


3. Checking Oil Level With Stopped Engine:







a) Without Ride Level Control: Fill up to "MAX" mark.






b) With Ride Level Control: Lift rear axle until wheels clear ground. Oil level must be max. 5 mm (0.197") above bottom of filter screen after two minutes.


Correct deviation in oil level with the engine stopped.