| Bleeding steering system after repairs |
| Different bleeding procedures are required after repairs to the steering system, depending on which components have been removed or renewed. |
| After replacement of the entire steering system or steering box: |
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| Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary. |
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| Raise vehicle until front wheels are free. |
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| Start engine briefly (max. 2 seconds) |
| Pump must not draw in air; steering wheel must not be turned. |
| Wait approx. 30 seconds each time before starting engine again. |
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| Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary. |
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| Keep repeating this procedure until fluid level remains constant. |
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| With engine switched off, turn steering wheel 10 times from lock to lock. |
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| Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary. |
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| Turn steering wheel 10 times from lock to lock. |
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| Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary. |
| Any air remaining in the steering system will dissipate by itself when the vehicle has been driven 10 … 20 km. |
| When other steering components (except steering box) have been removed or renewed (e.g. pump, hoses, etc.): |
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| Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary. |
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| Start engine briefly (max. 2 seconds) |
| Pump must not draw in air; steering wheel must not be turned. |
| Wait approx. 30 seconds each time before starting engine again. |
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| Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary. |
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| Keep repeating this procedure until fluid level remains constant. |
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| Start engine and allow to run for 2 - 3 minutes; do not turn the steering. |
| Any air remaining in the steering system will dissipate by itself when the vehicle has been driven 10 … 20 km. |
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