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Steering System - General Information - Power Steering System Flushing S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (03/2006-)
General Procedures

Materials
Name
Specification
Hydraulic Fluid
WSS-M2C204-A2

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
    Using a blanking cap, cap the power steering fluid reservoir.
  1. Place the end of the steering gear return line into a container.
  1. Fill the power steering reservoir to the MAX mark.
    Material: Hydraulic Fluid
  1. Raise the vehicle until the road wheels are clear of the floor. Support the vehicle.
    Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:This step requires the aid of another technician.
    1. Start the engine and slowly turn the steering from steering lock to steering lock until clean power steering fluid comes out of the return line.
    1. With the aid of another technician, add the power steering fluid until the system is free of contaminated power steering fluid.
      Material: Hydraulic Fluid

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