FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
- Do not start the engine.
- Lift the front of the vehicle, and support with safety stands.

1. Check the fluid level.





2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the engine not running.
3. Recheck the fluid level. If the level has lowered, add fluid.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the fluid level stabilizes.
5. Start the engine and bet it idle.
6. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.





7. Check that the fluid has not foamed, and that the fluid level has not dropped.
8. If necessary, add fluid and repeat steps 6 and 7.