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Power Steering Bleeding
Caution:
^ Do not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. It is possible that oil temperature can rise and this will negatively affect the oil pump.
1. Inspect the fluid level. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.) See: Power Steering Fluid > Component Tests and General Diagnostics > Power Steering Fluid Inspection
2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.
3. Reinspect the fluid level. a If the fluid level has dropped, add fluid.
4. Repeat Steps 2-3 until the fluid level stabilizes.
5. Start the engine and let it idle.
6. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.
7. Repeat Step 6 until the fluid is not foamy and the fluid level has not dropped.
8. Inspect the fluid level, and If the fluid level has dropped, add fluid to a level between MAX and MIN of the reserve tank.
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