Impala V6-3.5L VIN N (2006)
6.
Reinstall the cap. Start and idle the engine.
7.
Turn the engine off. Verify the fluid level. If the fluid level drops, add fluid. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until the fluid level stabilizes.
8.
Start and idle the engine. Turn the steering wheel 180° - 180° in both directions five times. DO NOT TURN TO LOCK.
9.
Switch the ignition off. Verify the fluid level.
10.
Install the cap. The bleed procedure is complete.
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Technical Service Bulletin # 08-02-32-004B
Date: 081006
Steering - Power Steering Whine/Growl Noises
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 08-02-32-004B
Date: October 06, 2008
Subject:
EI08118 - Power Steering Whine/Growl Noise (Bleed Power Steering System)
Models:
2006-2009 Chevrolet Impala, Malibu
2006-2009 Pontiac G6
2007-2009 Saturn AURA
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to end the need for engineering information and to provide field fix information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number
08-02-32-004A (Section 02 - Steering).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a whine or growl noise coming from the power steering.
Correction
DO NOT REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP OR RACK/GEAR.
Fill and bleed the power steering system using the following procedure:
Power Steering System Bleed Procedure Using J 42485 (MityVac) (or equivalent)
Important:
Maintain the fluid level throughout the bleed procedure.
1.
Fill the fluid reservoir to the FULL COLD level. Leave the cap off.
