Description And Operation
DESCRIPTION
This vehicle is equipped with power steering as standard equipment. The hydraulic-assist, rack and pinion power steering system consists of these major components:
- Steering Column
- Power Steering Gear
- Power Steering Cooler
- Power Steering Pump
- Power Steering Reservoir
- Power Steering Pressure Hose
- Power Steering Return Hose
OPERATION
The hydraulic circuit uses a hydraulic pump rotated by the drive pulley with a drive belt. The power steering pump draws oil in from the reservoir, located by the power steering pump. The power steering pump delivers the power steering fluid to the steering gear. The power steering fluid leaving the steering gear is sent back to the reservoir, passing through the power steering cooler in front of the radiator.
A tilt/telescoping steering column is standard equipment.
The power steering hydraulic system bleeds automatically while the engine is running. The flow of fluid in the hydraulic system causes the level in the reservoir to go down.
After a service procedure has been carried out, a small amount of air may remain in the system. A small amount of air does not have any negative repercussions as the system continues to be bled while driving. To manually bleed the hydraulic system:
- Start the engine 3 times and stop each time after 5 seconds.
- Pause briefly between each start.
- Start up the engine, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock 5 times, then turn the off the engine.
- Add fluid as necessary, top up the hydraulic system with the prescribed oil.