Steering System, Bleeding

Steering System, Bleeding

- Raise vehicle enough that front wheels turn without resistance.

- Check hydraulic fluid level and top off, if necessary => [ Power Steering Fluid Level, Checking ] Power Steering Fluid Level, Checking.

- 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

- 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.

- After completing the bleeding procedure, install cap on reservoir hand-tight.