Steering: Service and Repair

AIR BLEEDING

Caution: Do not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. It is possible that oil temperature can rise and this will negatively affect the oil pump.

1. Inspect the fluid level.
2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.
3. Reinspect the fluid level.
^ If the fluid level has dropped, add fluid.
4. Repeat Steps 2-3 until the fluid level stabilizes.
5. Start the engine and let it idle.
6. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.
7. Repeat Step 6 until the fluid is not foamy and the fluid level has not dropped.
8. Inspect the fluid level, and If the fluid level has dropped, add fluid to a level between MAX and MIN of the reserve tank.