Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair

BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
a. Check the fluid level.
b. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with the stands.
c. Turn the steering wheel.
1. With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
d. Lower the vehicle.
e. Start the engine.
1. Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
f. Turn the steering wheel.
1. With the engine idling, turn the wheel to left or right full lock position and keep it there for 2 - 3 seconds, then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 - 3 seconds.
2. Repeat (1) several times.
g. Stop the engine.
h. Check for forming or emulsification. Especially, if the system has to be bled twice because of foaming or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
i. Check the fluid level.