Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair
1. Air trapped in power steering system may be removed with power steering pump air evacuator assembly vacuum tester 021-0014, or equivalent.
2. Do not use engine vacuum to purge power steering system.
3. Remove reservoir cap.
4. Check and fill reservoir to cold fill mark with suitable fluid.
5. Disconnect ignition coil wire, then raise and support front wheels.
6. Crank engine with starter motor, then check fluid level. Do not turn steering wheel.
7. If fluid level has dropped, fill reservoir to cold fill mark, crank engine with starter motor while turning steering wheel lock to lock, then check fluid
level.
8. Install air evacuator rubber stopper tightly to pump reservoir, then connect coil wire.
9. With engine at idle, apply 15 inch Hg maximum vacuum to pump reservoir for a minimum of three minutes, as air purges from system, vacuum
will decrease, maintain adequate vacuum.
10. Release vacuum, then remove vacuum source, if fluid level has dropped, fill to cold fill mark.
11. With engine at idle, apply 15 inch Hg maximum vacuum to pump reservoir, turn steering wheel from lock to lock every 30 seconds for about five
minutes. Do not hold steering wheel on stops when turning. Maintain adequate vacuum.
12. Release vacuum, then remove vacuum equipment. Add power steering fluid if required and install cap.
13. Start engine, turn steering wheel, check connections for leaks.
14. If severe aeration is indicated, repeat steps 7 through 13
