Focus L4-2.0L VIN N (2006)
Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair
Power Steering System Bleeding
Special Tool(s)
Material
Bleeding
1. NOTE: When filling the reservoir, make sure that the power steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The fluid should be poured
slowly into the reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration. The fluid level should be checked with the fluid cold.
Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with power steering fluid.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the lock stops for more than 5 seconds. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
damage to the power steering pump.
2. NOTE: Make sure that the fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the MIN mark as air could enter the system.
Start the engine and slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock once.
3. Switch OFF the engine and examine the hose connections, steering gear boots, steering gear valve body and power steering pump for external
leaks.
4. Check the power steering fluid reservoir fluid level. Fill as necessary.
5. NOTE: When bleeding the system, the vacuum will decrease. Using the special tool, maintain a vacuum of 68 - 85 kPa (20 - 25 in-Hg). If the
vacuum decreases by more than 7 kPa (2 in-Hg) in 5 minutes, the system should be checked for leaks.
Using the special tool, bleed the power steering system.
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Start the engine and slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock once; then turn the steering wheel to the right, just off the lock stop.
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Switch OFF the engine and apply a vacuum of 68 - 85 kPa (20 - 25 in-Hg). Maintain the vacuum (minimum of 5 minutes) until the air is
evacuated from the system.
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Release the vacuum at the special tool.
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Repeat the bleed procedure, turning the steering wheel to the left, just off the lock stop.
6. Remove the special tool and fill the power steering fluid reservoir as necessary.
7. Start the engine, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. If excessive noise is apparent, repeat the bleed procedure.
