S 600 Coupe (140.076) V12-6.0L (120.980) (1995)
Power Steering Pump: Procedures
AR46.30-P-0010A Filling and Bleeding Power Steering Pump
Filling And Bleeding Power Steering Pump
Left Side
Right Side
CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the power steering pump draw in air.
NOTE: If air is drawn in by the power steering pump an air cushion may form in the low pressure chamber of the steering gear which is only
eliminated after a longer trip (> 50 km)
1
Fill up reservoir of power steering pump to approx 10 mm below upper edge of reservoir
2
Start engine 2-3 times.
NOTE: The steering system bleeds itself automatically
3
Turn the steering from lock to lock several times with the engine running, meanwhile topping up with MB steering gear fluid if necessary.
4
Power steering - check and correct fluid level
5
Check steering system for leaks
NOTE:
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A slight fluid film on the radial shaft sealing ring or on the contact face of the housing is due to the design
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If the fluid level is too low, establish and eliminate the cause.
Application and ID
Application and ID
LHP = Power Steering Pump
TANP = Tandem Pump
ZL/ZLP = Power Steering/Tandem Pump - "Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen"