300Tdi Defender
57
STEERING
6
REPAIR
POWER STEERING SYSTEM - BLEED
Service repair no - 57.15.02
1. Check that fluid level is at maximum level
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MAINTENANCEMaintenance Under bonnet
maintenance .
2. Run engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Recheck reservoir fluid level, top up if necessary
NOTE: During operations 4 to 6, maintain
maximum fluid level in reservoir. Do not
increase engine speed or move steering
wheel.
4. With engine at idle speed, slacken bleed screw.
When fluid seeps past bleed screw retighten
screw.
5. Check fluid level.
6. Clean away fluid around bleed screw.
7. Check hose connections, pump and steering box
for fluid leaks by holding steering on full lock in
both directions.
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute to avoid overheating fluid and
possibly damaging seals.
8. Carry out road test.
POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
Service repair no - 57.15.08
Remove
1. Position drain tin beneath reservoir.
2. Slacken mounting bracket clamp bolt and raise
reservoir to gain access to feed and return hose
retaining clips.
3. Slacken clips, disconnect hoses from reservoir,
allow fluid to drain.
4. Remove reservoir.
CAUTION: Plug connections to prevent
ingress of dirt.
CAUTION: Discard fluid drained from
system. Do not allow fluid to contact
paintwork, if spilled, remove fluid and
clean area with warm water.
Refit
5. Position reservoir, connect feed and return
hoses and tighten clips to
3 Nm (2 lbf/ft).
6. Fit reservoir in clamp, tighten clamp bolt.
7. Fill reservoir between upper mark and end of
dipstick with power steering fluid
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MAINTENANCEMaintenance Under bonnet
maintenance .
8. Bleed power steering system
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steering system - bleed .
