Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
^ To prevent damage to steering components, do not run engine with less than minimum fluid level in reservoir.
^ Top up as necessary during bleed procedure.

1. Fill reservoir with Dexron IID ATF or equivalent suitable power steering fluid to upper mark on dipstick.
2. Turn steering wheel 45° in both directions to open valves inside steering box.
3. Top up steering reservoir fluid level.
4. Start engine.
- Allow to idle.
5. Turn steering wheel back and forth to open valves inside steering box.

WARNING: Fluid is under high pressure, open bleed screw with caution.

6. With engine running, carefully open bleed screw until fluid starts to flow, then tighten bleed screw to 4 Nm (3 ft. lbs.).
7. Switch off engine.
- Top up reservoir.