Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Power Steering Fluid: Service and Repair
Fill Procedures
Start-Up Procedure (After Service)
NOTE: Use this start-up procedure after power steering pump or gear service.
After engine start up, follow these steps to eliminate excessive steering system noise due to air trapped in the system during service:
1. Disconnect the ignition coil wire and raise front wheels off floor.
2. Fill the power steering pump reservoir with MERCON(r) Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent.
3. Crank the engine with the starter motor and add MERCON(r) Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent until the level
remains constant.
NOTE: Front wheels must be off the floor during lock-to-lock rotation of the steering wheel.
4. While cranking the engine, rotate the steering wheel from lock-to-lock.
5. Check the fluid level and add MERCON(r) Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent if necessary.
6. Connect the ignition coil wire.
7. Start the engine and allow it to run for several minutes.
8. Rotate steering wheel from lock-to-lock.
9. Turn off the engine and check the fluid level. Add MERCON(r) Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent if necessary.
10. If air is still present, purge system of air.
Top Off
1. Idle engine for two to three minutes to warm fluid to 74-79°C (165-175°F).
2. Turn steering wheel all the way to the left and right several times. Turn the engine OFF.
CAUTION: Do not overfill power steering pump reservoir.
3. Check fluid level in the power steering pump reservoir. Fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks. If level is low, add MERCON
Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid.
