Power Steering System Purging
Power Steering System Purging 2.3LMaterial:
NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel during the fluid level inspection, or the fluid level changes and cannot be inspected correctly.
1. Check the power steering fluid level and add fluid as necessary.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
3. Slowly turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the engine not running (minimum 10 times in each direction).
4. Check the power steering fluid level and add fluid as necessary.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the fluid level stabilizes.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Start the engine and let it idle.
8. CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for an extended amount of time. Damage to the power steering pump may occur.
Slowly turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times (minimum 10 times in each direction).
9. Verify that the power steering fluid is not foamy and that the fluid level has not dropped.
^ If the fluid level has dropped, add fluid as necessary and repeat Steps 8 and 9.