Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair

Power Steering System, Bleeding

- Inspect hydraulic oil level and top up as needed.

- Raise vehicle until front wheels are off the ground.

- Start engine and let it run at idle for approximately 5 seconds.

- Switch off engine and check hydraulic fluid level.

- Repeat procedure once more.

- Start engine again and turn steering wheel 3 times from stop to stop at idle speed.

- Switch off engine and check hydraulic fluid level, top off if necessary.

- Repeat procedure 2 times.

• To dissipate gas of hydraulic fluid, let engine stand 2 to 3 minutes.

- Lower vehicle.

- Now, once more, turn steering wheel 5 times from stop to stop at idle speed.

• Steering system has been bled when air bubbles no longer rise to the surface in hydraulic fluid reservoir.