Power Steering System Purging

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	211-265 Evacuation Cap, Power Steering TKIT-1999M2-FLM
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	416-D002 Vacuum Pump Kit

Materials 

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC	MERCON® LVWSS-M2C938-A

Bleeding 

• 1.
  
  
  NOTE: If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, premature power steering pump failure may result. The condition may occur on pre-delivery vehicles with evidence of aerated fluid or on vehicles that have had steering component repairs.

  Remove the power steering reservoir cap. Check the fluid.

• 2.
  
  Raise the front wheels off the floor. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

• 3.
  
  Tightly insert the Power Steering Evacuation Cap into the reservoir and connect the Vacuum Pump Kit.

  Use Special Service Tool: 211-265 Evacuation Cap, Power Steering, 416-D002 Vacuum Pump Kit.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

• 4.
  
  Start the engine.

• 5.
  
  
  NOTE: If the Vacuum Pump Kit does not maintain vacuum, check the power steering system for leaks before proceeding. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Fluid Leak Test .

  Using the Vacuum Pump Kit, apply vacuum and maintain the maximum vacuum of 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg).

  Use Special Service Tool: 416-D002 Vacuum Pump Kit.

• 6.
  
  
  NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for an extended amount of time. Damage to the power steering pump may occur.

  Cycle the steering wheel fully from stop-to-stop 10 times.

• 7.
  
  Stop the engine.

• 8.
  
  Release the vacuum and remove the Vacuum Pump Kit and the Power Steering Evacuation Cap.

• 9.
  
  
  NOTE: Do not overfill the reservoir.

  Fill the reservoir as needed with the specified fluid.

  Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

• 10.
  
  Start the engine.

• 11.
  
  Install the Power Steering Evacuation Cap and the Vacuum Pump Kit. Apply and maintain the maximum vacuum of 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg).

  Use Special Service Tool: 211-265 Evacuation Cap, Power Steering, 416-D002 Vacuum Pump Kit.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

• 12.
  
  
  NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for an extended amount of time. Damage to the power steering pump may occur.

  Cycle the steering wheel fully from stop-to-stop 10 times.

• 13.
  
  Stop the engine, release the vacuum and remove the Vacuum Pump Kit and the Power Steering Evacuation Cap.

• 14.
  
  
  NOTE: Do not overfill the reservoir.

  Fill the reservoir as needed with the specified fluid and install the reservoir cap.

  Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

• 15.
  
  Visually inspect the power steering system for leaks.