Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair
After replacing the fluid or servicing the power steering hydraulic system, you must bleed air from the system. Air in the system prevents an accurate
fluid level reading, causes pump cavitation noise and over time could damage the pump. To bleed the power steering system proceed as follows:
1. Begin with the engine off, front wheels off the ground, and wheels turned all the way to the left.
2. Add either standard power steering fluid or optional cold climate fluid, to the "FULL COLD" mark on the fluid level indicator.
3. Bleed the system by turning the wheels from stop-to-stop, but without hitting the stops.
Important: This may require turning the wheels from side to side up to 40 times. Keep the fluid level at the "FULL COLD" mark. Fluid with air
in it has a light tan appearance. This air must be eliminated from the fluid before normal steering action can be obtained.
4. Start the engine. With the engine idling, recheck the fluid level. If necessary, add fluid to bring the level to the "FULL COLD" mark.
