Procedures

BLEEDING

The hydraulic booster is generally self-bleeding, this procedure will normally bleed the air from the booster. Normal driving and operation of the unit will remove any remaining trapped air.

1. Fill power steering pump reservoir.
2. Disconnect fuel shutdown relay and crank the engine for several seconds, Refer to Fuel System for relay location and WARNING.
3. Check fluid level and add if necessary.
4. Connect fuel shutdown relay and start the engine.
5. Turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock twice.
6. Stop the engine and discharge the accumulator by depressing the brake pedal 5 times.

NOTE: If fluid foaming occurs, wait for foam to dissipate and repeat steps 7 and 8.

7. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock twice.
8. Turn off the engine and check fluid level and add if necessary.