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Power Steering Fluid: Bleeding

  1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  2. JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT WITH STANDS 
  3. TURN STEERING WHEEL 

    With the engine stopped, turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.

  4. LOWER VEHICLE 
  5. START ENGINE 

    Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.

  6. TURN STEERING WHEEL 
    1. With the engine idling, turn the steering wheel to left or right full lock position and keep it there for 2 - 3 seconds, then turn the steering wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 - 3 seconds.
    2. Repeat (a) several times.
  7. STOP ENGINE 
  8. CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION 

    If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foaming or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.

    9. Fig 1: Identifying Normal & Abnormal Fluid
    G02926183Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See  INSPECTION   ) 
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