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Power Steering System, Bleeding

-- Inspect hydraulic oil level and fill as needed.

-- Raise vehicle until front wheels are off the ground.

-- Start engine and let it run at idle for approximately 5 seconds.

-- Switch off engine and check hydraulic fluid level.

-- Repeat procedure once more.

-- Start engine again and turn steering wheel 3 times from stop to stop at idle speed.

-- Switch off engine and check hydraulic fluid level, fill if necessary.

-- Repeat procedure 2 times.

To dissipate gas of hydraulic fluid, let engine stand 2 to 3 minutes.

-- Lower vehicle.

-- Now, once more, turn steering wheel 5 times from stop to stop at idle speed.

Steering system has been bled when air bubbles no longer rise to the surface in hydraulic fluid reservoir.