Power steering system bleed

POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEED

Service repair no - 57.15.02

Check

1. Clean reservoir around filler cap and fluid level indicators.
2. Visually check fluid level is between ’UPPER’ and ’LOWER’ indicators.

Adjust

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

Petrol models

2. Disconnect coil ht. lead from distributor to prevent engine starting.

Diesel models

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

All models

4. Crank engine for 5 seconds to prime power steering pump.
5. Top-up power steering fluid reservoir.
6. Turn steering to full RH lock and crank engine for 5 seconds.
7. Top-up power steering fluid reservoir.
8. Turn steering to full LH lock and crank engine for 5 seconds.
9. Top-up power steering fluid reservoir.
10. Connect coil ht. lead to distributor.

Diesel models

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

All models

12. Start and run engine for 2 minutes to circulate fluid through the system.
13. Turn steering to LH then RH full lock.

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

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