Bleeding System

Bleed power hydraulic system

CAUTION: Use only HSMO when filling reservoir.

1. Drive car on ramp (wheels must support weight on car).
2. Top up power hydraulic reservoir.
3. Apply parking brake and put transmission in park.
4. Start engine and raise ramp.
5. Disconnect ride height sensor link rod at suspension wishbone.
6. Raise sensor link approximately 1 inch. Rear on car will rise.
7. Switch engine OFF when relief valve is heard and pulsing is felt in strut feed pipe.

Bleeder Valve:

8. Remove bleed adaptor cover (at left strut) and connect a hose for bleeding.
9. Open bleed screw and allow fluid to flow until suspension lowers fully.
10. Lower ramp and top up reservoir.
11. Start engine and repeat bleeding operation.
12. Remove bleed hose and reinstall dust cover.
13. Lower ramp and top up reservoir.
14. Start engine and raise ramp.
15. Raise rear of car by moving sensor link.
16. When pulsing is felt in strut feed pipe, reconnect sensor link to suspension wishbone. Car will return to normal ride height.
17. Lower ramp and top up reservoir.

NOTE: 1990-92 cars ONLY

18. Start and run engine for 30 seconds.
19. Turn steering wheel lock to lock three times.
20. Run engine an additional 1 minute.
21. Switch engine OFF and let car stand for 5 minutes.
22. Top up reservoir after 5 minutes.