Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair

NOTICE: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Recommendations.

1. With wheels turned all the way to the left, stop engine. Add power steering gear and pump fluid Dexron III, or equivalent to the power steering fluid reservoir until it reaches the "COLD" mark on the fluid level indicator. Leave the cap off of the reservoir during bleeding procedure.
2. Start engine, run at fast idle for about 15 seconds. Stop engine, recheck the fluid level. If necessary, add fluid to bring the level to the "COLD" mark again.
3. Start engine and bleed system by turning wheels from side to side three or four times. Stop engine and check fluid and color and level in the reservoir. Fluid with air has a light tan appearance. This air must be eliminated from the system fluid before normal steering action can be obtained. Repeat above steps until fluid is purged of air and the power steering fluid appears red in color.
4. Install cap to power steering fluid reservoir.