GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Captiva 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering 🢒 Power Steering System Bleeding

    Caution: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1224921 Size: SH

    Note: 

       • Use clean, new power steering fluid only. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
       • Hoses touching the frame, body, or engine may cause system noise. Verify the hoses do not touch any other part of the vehicle.
       • Loose connections may not leak, but could allow air into the power steering system. Verify that all hose connections are tight.
       • Maintain the power steering fluid level throughout the bleeding procedure.

  1. Raise the vehicle until the front tires are off of the ground. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Rotate the steering wheel to the full left position.
  3. Inspect the fluid level. If necessary, fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MIN mark. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.
  4. START the engine.
  5. Inspect the fluid level. If necessary, add fluid.
  6. Rotate the steering wheel to the right and to the left without reaching the stop at either end.
  7. Inspect the fluid level. If necessary, add fluid.
  8. Rotate the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
  9. Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes.
  10. Listen for power steering pump noise like whining or cavitation. Inspect the power steering fluid for aeration. If necessary, refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks.
  11. Inspect the fluid level. If necessary, add fluid.
  12. Turn the engine OFF.
  13. Lower the vehicle.