Borrego 4WD V6-38L (2009) Power Steering Bleeding Service and Repair
Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair
Air bleeding
CAUTION:
Always use genuine power steering fluid. Using other type of power steering fluid or ATF can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
1. Fill the reservoir with the power steering fluid up to the level of 'COLD MAX' marked on the reservoir.
NOTE:
While conducting the following operations, keep replenishing the reservoir so that the fluid level can be always between the 'COLD MAX' and the
'COLD MIN' marked on the reservoir.
2. Jack up the front wheels.
3. Crank the engine 1 - 2times by turning the ignition key very quickly from the 'On' position to the 'Start' position, but do not start the engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to start the engine. If starting the engine before performing the steps 3 through 4, it may cause an abnormal noise during power
steering pump operation.
4. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock 5 - 6 times for 15 - 20 seconds.
5. Start the engine and keep turning the steering wheel from lock to lock until air bubbles stop appearing in the reservoir with the engine idle.
6. Check the color and level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir and then replenish the reservoir up to the 'COLD MAX' level as required.
NOTE:
If the fluid level moves up and down when turning the steering wheel, the fluid overflows out of the reservoir when the turning off the engine or
the fluid has white color, it indicates that air bubbles have not been removed sufficiently from the power steering system. Therefore, repeat the
steps 5 through 6 as required.
