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System Flushing


1. Raise front end of vehicle off ground until wheels are free to turn.
2. Remove fluid return line at pump reservoir inlet connector, then plug inlet connector port on pump reservoir.
3. Position fluid return line in large container.
4. While a second person fills reservoir with power steering fluid, start engine at idle.
5. Turn steering wheel from stop to stop. Do not hold wheel against stops while flushing system. Holding steering wheel against stops will cause high system pressure, overheating and damage to pump and/or gear.
6. Continue draining until all old fluid is cleared from power steering system. The addition of approximately one quart of new fluid will be required to flush system.
7. Unplug pump reservoir inlet and reconnect return line.
8. Turn engine Off, and fill reservoir to Full Cold mark.
9. Bleed system as outlined under SYSTEM BLEEDING.