Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair

Bleed Power Assisted Steering (PAS) System
Check
1. Switch off engine.





2. Check power steering fluid, if aerated, wait until fluid is free from bubbles then top-up reservoir to "UPPER" level mark.
3. Fit reservoir filler cap.

Adjust
1. Clean PAS fluid reservoir around filler cap and fluid level indicators.
2. Remove filler cap from reservoir and fill reservoir to "UPPER" mark with Dexron IID power steering fluid. Fluid must always be present in reservoir while bleeding.
3. Start engine and allow to run at idle for 10 seconds. Stop engine.
4. Top-up steering fluid reservoir.
5. Start engine and turn steering fully to LH and RH locks. Stop engine.

CAUTION: Do not hold steering at full lock for longer than 10 seconds.

6. Top-up steering fluid reservoir.
7. Start and run engine for 2 minutes, turn steering fully to RH and LH locks.