Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Adapter, Power Steering Bleeding

211-189 (13-016)

Hand Vacuum Pump/Pressure Pump

416-D001 (23-036A)

1. 

   NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure that the power steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The power steering fluid should be poured slowly into the reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration. The power steering fluid level should be checked with the power steering fluid cold.
   Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate power steering fluid.
   For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).
   

2. Raise and support the vehicle making sure that the road wheels are just clear of the floor. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)

   Jacking (Description and Operation),

   Lifting (Description and Operation).

3. 

   NOTE:Do not start the engine at this stage.
   

   NOTE:Make sure that the power steering fluid in the power steering fluid reservoir does not fall below the MIN mark, as air could enter the system.
   Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock and add power steering fluid until the power steering fluid in the power steering fluid reservoir stops dropping.

4. Check the power steering fluid level. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate power steering fluid.
   For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).
   

5. 

   NOTE:When bleeding the power steering system the vacuum will decrease. Using the special tools, maintain a sufficient vacuum of 38cm-Hg. If the vacuum decreases by more than 5cm-Hg in 5 minutes, the system should be checked for leaks.
   Using the special tools, bleed the power steering system in the following sequence.
   1. Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock once; then turn the steering wheel to the right, just off the stop.
   2. Using the special tools, create a vacuum of 38cm-Hg. Maintain the vacuum until the air is evacuated from the system (minimum of five minutes).
   3. Release the vacuum.
   4. Repeat the power steering bleeding procedure, turning the steering wheel to the left, just off the stop.

6. Remove the special tools. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate power steering fluid as necessary.
   For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).
   

7. 

   NOTE:Make sure that the power steering fluid in the power steering fluid 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 and add power steering fluid until the power steering fluid in the power steering fluid reservoir does not drop.

8. Switch OFF the engine and examine the power steering hose connections, steering gear boots, power steering valve body and power steering pump for external leaks.

9. Check the power steering fluid level. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate power steering fluid.
   For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).
   

10. 

    NOTE:When bleeding the power steering system the vacuum will decrease. Using the special tools, maintain a sufficient vacuum of 38cm-Hg. If the vacuum decreases by more than 5cm-Hg in 5 minutes, the system should be checked for leaks.
    Using the special tools, bleed the power steering system in the following sequence.
    1. 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 stop.
    2. Switch OFF the engine.
    3. Using the special tools, create a vacuum of 38cm-Hg. Maintain the vacuum until the air is evacuated from the system (minimum of five minutes).
    4. Release the vacuum.
    5. Repeat the power steering bleeding procedure, turning the steering wheel to the left, just off the stop.

11. Remove the special tools. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate power steering fluid as necessary.
    For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).
    

12. Start the engine, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. If excessive noise is apparent, repeat the power steering bleeding procedure.

13. Lower the vehicle.

14. If the noise level is still unacceptable, leave the vehicle standing overnight then repeat the power steering system bleeding procedure.