Power steering system hydraulic bleed

POWER STEERING SYSTEM
HYDRAULIC BLEED

Service Repair No. 57.15.02

1. Clean reservoir around filler cap and level indicators.
2. Visually check fluid level is between level indicators.
3. Remove filler cap from reservoir and fill reservoir to 'MAX'/'UPPER' mark with Dexron II D power steering fluid.
4. Disconnect H.T. lead from coil.
5. Crank engine for 5 seconds to prime steering pump.
6. Top – up reservoir.
7. Position steering to R.H. lock, crank engine for 5 seconds.
8. Top – up reservoir.
9. Position steering to L.H. lock, crank engine for 5 seconds.
10. Top – up reservoir.
11. Connect H.T. lead to coil, start and run engine for 2 minutes, then turn steering to full lock, one turn each way.

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

12. Switch off engine.
13. Check steering fluid, if aerated, wait until fluid is free from bubbles, then top – up reservoir.
14. Start and run engine for 2 minutes, then turn steering to full lock, one turn each way.

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

15. Switch off engine.
16. Check and if necessary, top – up reservoir to 'MAX'/'UPPER' mark.
17. Fit filler cap.