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. 

   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 stops dropping.

5. Switch the engine OFF and using the special tools, create a vacuum of 62cm-Hg - 75cm-Hg for 30 seconds.

6. Observe the vacuum gauge reading.
   • If the vacuum decreases by more than 5cm-Hg in 5 minutes, the system should be checked for leaks.

7. 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).
   

8. Lower the vehicle.