Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair
1. Tightly insert the rubber stopper of the air evacuator assembly into power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Start the engine.
3. Apply 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg) maximum vacuum for minimum of three minutes at idle; maintain maximum vacuum with vacuum source. Refer
to the illustration.
4. Release vacuum and remove vacuum source.
5. Turn the engine off.
6. Add fluid to FULL WARM or power steering oil reservoir center mark.
7. Reinstall vacuum source and apply 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg) vacuum.
8. Start the engine engine
9. Cycle steering wheel from lock to lock every 30 seconds for approximately 5 minutes.
NOTE: Do not hold steering wheel on stops.
10. Turn engine off, release vacuum and remove vacuum source.
11. Add fluid if necessary and install dipstick or reservoir cap.
12. Start engine and cycle steering wheel from lock to lock every 30 seconds for approximately 5 minutes.
NOTE: Do not hold steering wheel on stops.
13. Check for oil leaks at all connections.
NOTE: In severe cases, it may be necessary to repeat air purge with vacuum source procedure.
