Power Steering Fluid Flushing


STEERING GEAR, POWER - FLUSHING

3. Place the fluid return line from the gear in a container, and plug the
reservoir return line. [That would be the little nipple on the bottom of the reservoir].

4. Fill the reservoir with fluid.

5. Disconnect the coil wire and raise the front wheels off the ground.

6. While adding approximately 1.89 liters (0.5 gallons) of fluid, turn the
ignition to the ON position (using the ignition key [DUH!]), and crank the
engine with the starter while turning the steering wheel from right to left.

7. When all the fluid has been added, turn ignition to the OFF position and
attach the coil wire.

8. Remove the plug from the reservoir return line and attach the line to the reservoir.

9. Check the fluid level. Add fluid if necessary. DO NOT OVERFILL the reservoir.

10. Lower the vehicle.

11. Turn the steering wheel from side-to-side without hitting the stops to expel any trapped air.



STEERING PUMP, POWER - FLUSHING

1. Make sure all other hoses are connected, then disconnect the pressure line at the gear.

2. Place the line in a container.

3. Fill the reservoir with fluid.

4. Disconnect the coil wire.

5. See step #6 above - do the same thing, but DON'T turn the wheel left and right.
	Alternately, you could spin the pump by hand with the belt removed.

6. Attach the pressure hose at the gear.

7. Check the fluid level.

8. Crank the engine with the starter and add fluid until the level remains constant.

9. Lower the vehicle and attach the coil wire.

10. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from side-to-side to expel
any air trapped in the system. This will restore normal steering action.