| 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. |
| Bleeding system after replacement of entire steering system or steering box: |
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| Fill reservoir completely. |
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| Raise vehicle so that all wheels are free. |
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| With engine switched off, turn steering wheel 10 times from lock to lock. |
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| Fill reservoir completely. |
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| Start engine and let it run briefly (2 seconds maximum). |
| Pump must not draw in air. Steering wheel must not be turned. |
| Wait approx. 30 seconds between engine starts. |
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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 when the vehicle has been driven 10…20 km. |
| Bleeding system after removing one or more steering system components with the exception of the steering box: |
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| Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary. |
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| Start engine and let it run briefly (2 seconds maximum). |
| Pump must not draw in air; steering wheel must not be turned. |
| Wait approx. 30 seconds between engine starts. |
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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 let it run for 2 - 3 minutes without turning steering wheel. |
| Any air remaining in the steering system will dissipate when the vehicle has been driven 10…20 km. |
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