Refilling

POWER STEERING FLUID

Refilling


FILLING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

1.Fill power steering reservoir while checking fluid level.
2.Bleed air from hydraulic system.
3.Check for fluid leaks.

AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

- Bubbles are created in reservoir tank.
- Clicking noise can be heard from oil pump.
- Excessive buzzing in the oil pump.
NOTE:
Fluid noise may occur in the steering gear or oil pump. This does not affect performance or durability of the system.
1.Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop with engine off.

CAUTION:
Do not allow the fluid level to drop below the MIN line.
2.Start engine and hold steering wheel at each lock position for 3 seconds at idle to check for fluid leakage.
3.Repeat step 2 above several times at approximately 3-second intervals.

CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may be damaged.)
4.Check fluid for bubbles or white contamination.
5.Stop engine if bubbles or white contamination is present. Perform step 2 and 3 above after waiting until bubbles or white contamination disappear.
6.Stop the engine, and then check fluid level.