- Fill pump reservoir with fluid to minimum system level, FULL COLD level, or middle of hash mark on cap stick fluid level indicator.
- If equipped with hydro-boost, fully charge the hydro-boost accumulator using the following procedure:
- Raise the vehicle until the front wheels are off the ground. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Key on engine OFF, turn the steering wheel from stop to stop 12 times.
- Verify power steering fluid level per operating specification. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
- Start the engine. Rotate steering wheel from left to right. Check for sign of cavitation or fluid aeration (pump noise/whining).
- Verify the fluid level. Repeat the bleed procedure, if necessary.
Important:
• Use clean, new power steering fluid type only. See the Maintenance and Lubrication subsection for fluid specifications. Refer to
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
. • Hoses touching the frame, body or engine may cause system noise. Verify that the hoses do not touch any other part of the vehicle. • Loose connections may not leak, but could allow air into the steering system. Verify that all hose connections are tight.
Important: Power steering fluid level must be maintained throughout bleed procedure.
Important: With hydro-boost only, the oil level will appear falsely high if the hydro-boost accumulator is not fully charged. Do not apply the brake pedal with the engine OFF. This will discharge the hydro-boost accumulator.
| 2.1. | Start the engine. |
| 2.2. | Firmly apply the brake pedal 10-15 times. |
| 2.3. | Turn the engine OFF. |
Vehicles equipped with hydro-boost systems or longer length power steering hoses may require turns up to 15 to 20 steering stop to steering stop.
