Power assisted steering (PAS) system bleed

POWER ASSISTED STEERING (PAS) SYSTEM BLEED

Service repair no - 57.15.02

NOTE: The front road wheels need to be in the straight ahead position when adding fluid to the reservoir.

1. Clean reservoir around filler cap and fluid level indicators.

2. Remove filler cap from reservoir and fill reservoir to ’UPPER’ mark with Dexron II D power steering fluid

Petrol Models

3. Disconnect ignition coil h.t. lead from distributor to prevent engine starting.

Diesel Models

4. Remove nut securing lead to fuel cut-off solenoid, disconnect and insulate lead.

All Models

5. Crank engine for 5 seconds to prime steering pump.
6. Top-up steering fluid reservoir.
7. Turn steering to full RH lock and crank engine for 5 seconds.
8. Top-up steering fluid reservoir.
9. Turn steering to full LH lock and crank engine for 5 seconds.
10. Top-up steering fluid reservoir.

Petrol Models

11. Connect ignition coil h.t. lead to distributor.

Diesel Models

12. Remove insulation from fuel cut-off lead, connect lead and tighten nut to 2.5 Nm.

All Models

13. Start and run engine for 2 minutes to circulate fluid through the system.

CAUTION: Do not hold steering at full lock for longer than 10 seconds.

14. Turn steering fully to LH then RH locks.
15. Switch off engine.
16. Check power steering fluid, if aerated, wait until fluid is free from bubbles then top-up reservoir to ’UPPER’ level mark.
17. Fit reservoir filler cap.