Table of contents: Bleeding the power steering system 🠇 Power steering pump - removal and…🠇
1. Some models may be equipped with power steering. The hydraulic fluid is supplied by a pump driven by the generator drive belt.
2. Maintenance of the power steering consists of checking the tension and condition of the alternator belt, as well as checking the level of hydraulic fluid. The power steering bank is located in the engine compartment on the front side member. There are 3 marks on the tank:
- MIN - Minimum liquid level (cold engine)
- COLD - Normal fluid level (cold engine)
- HOT - maximum liquid level (hot engine).
3. Only clean hydraulic fluid of the correct grade should be poured into the reservoir (see Specifications). Frequent need to top up the fluid indicates a leak that needs to be found and fixed. If you let the pump run dry (without liquid), it will inevitably fail. To prevent this from happening, you can disconnect the drive belt.
Bleeding the power steering system
4. If the fluid level in the reservoir drops so low that air is supplied to the pump, and also after replacing the power steering parts, it is necessary to bleed its system as follows.
5. Add fluid to the reservoir until the required level is reached.
6. Start the engine and let it idle. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock two or three times, trying not to hold it in the extreme position.
7. Turn off the engine and check the fluid level in the reservoir. Add liquid if necessary. Inspect the power steering nipples for cracks.
Power steering pump - removal and installation
8. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
9. Remove the alternator and alternator/power steering pump drive belt.
10. Remove the bolts securing the tensioner bracket to the power steering pump.
11. Place a suitable container under the pump, disconnect the tubes from the pump and let the liquid drain.
12. Unscrew the 3 mounting bolts and remove the pump.
13. The pump is installed in reverse order. Tighten the alternator/pump drive belt.
14. Before starting the engine, pour approximately 0.3 liters of fluid into the power steering reservoir. Turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
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15. Bleed the power steering system (see above).