Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Priming
PRIMING BEFORE INSTALLATION
The replacement power steering pump must be primed with the specified power steering fluid prior to installation.
1. Remove the fitting from the pressure port and pour power steering fluid into the pressure port with the port facing upward to maximize the amount
of fluid added to the power steering pump.
2. Turn the power steering pump driveshaft slowly during this procedure to allow more fluid to enter the power steering pump.
3. Mount the power steering pump to the vehicle in a manner that does not allow the fluid to escape from the power steering pump.
4. Connect the plumbing lines to the power steering pump and power steering pump reservoir.
5. Fill the power steering pump reservoir to the proper level.
6. Start the vehicle and slowly make stop-to-stop turns to purge air from the system.
7. Stop the engine and add additional fluid to the power steering pump reservoir to the proper level.
PRIMING ON VEHICLE
1. When the unprimed replacement power steering pump has been mounted to the engine, connect the plumbing lines to the power steering pump and
power steering pump reservoir and fill the power steering pump reservoir to the proper level.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle until both front wheels are off the ground.
3. Start the vehicle and slowly make stop-to-stop turns to purge air from the system.
4. Stop the engine and add additional MERCON Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid to the power steering pump reservoir to the proper level.
5. Lower front of vehicle and check power steering system for proper operation.
