
SR–9
STEERING – ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION
POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING
1. JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT WITH STANDS
2. TURN STEERING WHEEL
With the engine stopped, turn the steering slowly from lock to lock several times.
NOTICE: Take care that some fluid remains in the oil reservoir.
3. LOWER VEHICLE
4. START ENGINE
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
5. TURN STEERING WHEEL
(a) With the engine at idling, turn the wheel to left or right full lock and keep it there for 2–3 seconds, then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock and keep it there for 2–3 seconds.
(b) Repeat (a) several times.
6. STOP ENGINE
7. CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION
If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foaming or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
8. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(See page SR–7)
Normal Abnormal
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