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Air Bleeding

  1. Check the fluid level.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the engine not running.
  4. Recheck the fluid level. If it has dropped, add fluid as necessary.
    Fig 1: Turning The Steering Wheel Fully To The Left And Right
    G01106072Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the fluid level stabilizes.
  6. Start the engine and let it idle.
  7. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.
  8. Verify that fluid is not foamy and that the fluid level has not dropped.
  9. Add a fluid if necessary and repeat Steps 7 and 8.