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 the recommended fluid. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.
2. Disconnect coil h.t. lead from distributor to prevent engine starting.
3. Crank engine for 5 seconds to prime power steering pump.
4. Top-up power steering fluid reservoir.
5. Turn steering to full RH lock and crank engine for 5 seconds.
6. Top-up power steering fluid reservoir.
7. Turn steering to full LH lock and crank engine for 5 seconds.
8. Top-up power steering fluid reservoir.
9. Connect coil h.t. lead to distributor.
10. Start and run engine for 2 minutes to circulate fluid through the system.
11. Turn steering to LH then RH full lock.

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

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