Sidekick JS 2D Soft Top 2WD L4-1.6L (1997)
Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair
1. Jack up the front end of vehicle and apply rigid rack.
2. Fill oil tank with fluid up to specified level.
3. After running engine at idling speed for 3 to 5 seconds, stop it and add fluid to satisfy specification.
4. With engine stopped, turn steering wheel to the right and left as far as it stops, repeat it a few times and fill fluid to specified level.
5. With engine running at idling speed, repeat stop-to-stop turn of steering wheel till all foams are gone.
6. Finally check to make sure that fluid is filled to specified level.
NOTE: When air bleeding is not complete, it is indicated by foaming fluid on level gauge or humming noise from P/S pump.
