Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair

Filling and Bleeding Power Steering Pump
- with CODE (487a) Active body control (ABC)
- except CODE (979) Special protection version
- except CODE (Z04) Light armoring
- except CODE (Z07) Top protection

Shown On Model 215 With Engine 137:

Bleeding
1 Fill power steering reservoir up to approx. 10 mm below the upper edge of the reservoir.

CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the power steering pump draw in air as this will destroy the pump due to a lack of lubrication.

2 Start engine 2 to 3 times

NOTE: The steering system bleeds itself automatically.

3 Turn the steering from lock to lock several times with the engine running, in between topping up with steering gear oil if necessary
4 Check and correct power steering fluid level

Inspect
5 Check steering system for leaks
- If oil level is too low, establish cause and rectify.