Special Conditions For Bleeding

DISCOLORED, FOAM OR BUBBLES IN THE POWER STEERING FLUID
If the power steering fluid is discolored or there is foam or bubbles, proceed with the following instructions:
1. Turn OFF the ignition. Wait two minutes.
2. Recheck the hose connections.
3. Start the engine.





4. Maintain the power steering fluid level with the engine idling.
5. Install the cap.





6. Return the wheels to center.
7. Lower the front wheels to the ground.
8. Keep the engine running for two minutes.
9. Turn the steering wheel in both directions.
10. If the condition continues, check and repair or replace the following:
- The return hose clamps and O-rings
- The pressure hose O-rings
- The steering gear cylinder line O-rings
11. Fill the power steering system.
12. Repeat the bleeding procedure.





NOISE
If the power steering pump emits a whine or a groan, proceed through the following instructions:





Noise In Power Steering System
1. Start the engine.
2. Recheck the hoses for contact with the following areas:
- The frame
- The engine
3. If no contact is found, follow one of the following methods for cool down:

Normal Cool Down
1. Turn OFF the engine.
2. Wait for the power steering system to cool.
3. Install the reservoir cap.
4. Start the engine.
5. Allow the engine to reach to operating temperature.
6. If the noise persists, repair or replace the power steering pump.
7. Repeat the bleeding procedure.

Partial Fluid Replacement
1. Start the engine.
2. Allow the engine to reach to operating temperature.
3. If the noise persists, repair or replace the power steering pump.
4. Repeat the bleeding procedure.
5. Start the engine.
6. Allow the engine to reach to operating temperature.
7. If the noise persists, repair or replace the power steering pump.
8. Repeat the bleeding procedure.