Power Steering Fluid: Bleeding
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check fluid level . See CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL .
- Jack up front of vehicle and support it with stands .
- Turn steering wheel
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With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
- Lower vehicle .
- Start engine
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Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
- Turn steering wheel
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- With the engine idling, turn the wheel to left or right full lock position and keep it there for 2-3 seconds, then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2-3 seconds.
- Repeat step a several times.
- Stop engine .
- Check for foaming or emulsification
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If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foaming or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
- Check fluid level. See CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL .