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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
5. Turn the steering wheel away from the
right-hand steering lock stop.
I 6. Check for power steering fluid leaks at the
steering gear housing and the power steering
line connections to the steering gear. If there is
a power steering fluid leak at the steering gear,
install a new steering gear.
REFER to: Steering Gear
(211-02 Power
Steering, Removal and Installation).
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Power Steering System Filling(l3 002 0)
Special Tool(s)
Adapter, Power Steering
Bleeding
211-189 (13-016)
I ( Hand Vacuum
Refill
"%s a3
1. N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the power steering
fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use.
The power steering fluid should be poured
slowly into the reservoir to minimize the
possibility of aeration. The power steering
fluid level should be checked with the power
steering fluid cold.
PumpIPressure Pump
41 6-DO01 (23-036A)
Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with the appropriate power
steering fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211-00 Steering System
-
General Information, Specifications).
2. Raise and support the vehicle making sure
that the road wheels are just clear of the
floor. For additional information, refer to:
(1 00-02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
3.
N0TE:Do not start the engine at this stage.
N0TE:Make sure that the power steering fluid in
the power steering fluid reservoir does not fall
below the MIN mark,
as air could enter the system.
Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to
lock and add power steering fluid until the
power steering fluid in the power steering
fluid reservoir stops dropping. 4.
N0TE:Make sure that
the power steering fluid \.
in the power steering fluid reservoir does
not fall below the MIN mark, as air could
enter the system.
Start the engine and slowly turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock and add power
steering fluid until the power steering fluid
in the power steering fluid reservoir stops
dropping.
5. Switch the engine OFF and using the special
tools, create a vacuum of
62cm-Hg - 75cm-Hg
for 30 seconds.
6. Observe the vacuum gauge reading.
If the vacuum decreases by more than
5cm-Hg
in 5 minutes, the system should be
checked for leaks.
7. Remove the special tools. Fill the power
steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with
the appropriate power steering fluid as
necessary.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211 -00 Steering System
-
General Information, Specifications).
8. Lower the vehicle.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Power Steering System Bleeding(l3 41 6 I )
Adapter, Power Steering
Bleeding
211-189 (13-016)
I I Hand Vacuum
PumpIPressure Pump
41 6-DO01 (23-036A)
Bleeding
1. N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the power steering
fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use.
The power steering fluid should be poured , slowly into the reservoir to minimize the
possibility of aeration. The power steering
fluid level should be checked with the power
steering fluid cold.
Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with the appropriate power
steering fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211-00 Steering System
-
General Information, Specifications).
2. Raise and support the vehicle making sure
that the road wheels are just clear of the
floor. For additional information, refer to:
(1 00-02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
3. N0TE:Do not start the engine at this stage.
N0TE:Make sure that the power steering fluid in
the power steering fluid reservoir does not fall
below the MIN mark, as air could enter the system.
Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to
lock and add power steering fluid until the
power steering fluid in the power steering
fluid reservoir stops dropping.
4. Check the power steering fluid level. Fill the
power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX
mark with the appropriate power steering
fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211 -00 Steering System
-
General Information, Specifications).
5.
N0TE:When bleeding the power steering
system the vacuum will decrease. Using the
special tools, maintain a sufficient vacuum
of
38cm-Hg. If the vacuum decreases by
more than
5cm-Hg in 5 minutes, the system
should be checked for leaks.
Using the special tools, bleed the power
steering system in the following sequence.
1. Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to
lock once; then turn the steering wheel to the
right, just off the stop.
2. Using the special tools, create a vacuum of
38cm-Hg. Maintain the vacuum until the air
is evacuated from the system (minimum of
five minutes).
3. Release the vacuum.
4. Repeat the power steering bleeding
procedure, turning the steering wheel to the
left, just off the stop.
6. Remove the special tools. Fill the power
steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with
the appropriate power steering fluid as
necessary.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (21 1-00 Steering System
-
General Information, Specifications).
7. N0TE:Make sure that the power steering fluid
in the power steering fluid reservoir does
not fall below the MIN mark, as air could
enter the system.
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Start the engine and slowly turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock and add power
steering fluid until the power steering fluid
in the power steering fluid reservoir does
not drop.
8. Switch OFF the engine and examine the
power steering hose connections, steering
gear boots, power steering valve body and
power steering pump for external leaks.
9. Check the power steering fluid level. Fill the
power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX
mark with the appropriate power steering
fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211
-00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
10.
N0TE:When bleeding the power steering
system the vacuum will decrease. Using
the special tools, maintain a sufficient
vacuum of
38cm-Hg. If the vacuum
decreases by more than
5cm-Hg in 5
minutes, the system should be checked for
leaks.
Using the special tools, bleed the power
steering system in the following sequence.
1. Start the engine and slowly turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock once; then turn the
steering wheel to the right, just off the stop.
2. Switch OFF the engine.
3. Using the special tools, create a vacuum of
38cm-Hg. Maintain the vacuum until the air
is evacuated from the system (minimum of
five minutes).
4. Release the vacuum.
5. Repeat the power steering bleeding
procedure, turning the steering wheel to the
left, just off the stop.
11. Remove the special tools. Fill the power
steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark
.
with the appropriate power steering fluid (
as necessary.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211
-00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
12. Start the engine, turn the steering wheel
from lock to lock. If excessive noise is
apparent, repeat the power steering
bleeding procedure.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14.
If the noise level is still unacceptable, leave
the vehicle standing overnight then repeat
the power steering system bleeding
procedure.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Power Steering System Flushing - 1.25L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)/l.4L Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/lm6L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)(l3 001 0)
I. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional
information, refer to: (1
00-02 Jacking and
Lifting)
ES21202
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
Socket, Spark Plug
303-499 (2
1 -202) Allow
the fluid to drain into a suitable
container.
2. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) 4. Place the end of the power steering fluid
sensor electrical connector.
reservoir return hose into a suitable
container.
5. Lower the vehicle until the wheels are clear
of the floor to allow the steering wheel to be
rotated from lock to lock.
6. Remove the air cleaner.
3. N0TE:Using a suitable blanking cap, cap the
end of the hose from the power steering fluid
reservoir.
Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir
return hose quick release coupling.
1. Press the power steering fluid reservoir return
hose quick release coupling locking tangs.
2. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir
return hose quick release coupling.
1. Disconnect the air cleanei- outlet pipe.
2. Disconnect the air cleaner inlet pipe.
3. Remove the retaining bolts.
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7. Disconnect the spark plug wires. With the aid of another technician add 1 liter
of clean power steering fluid.
11. Wait 60 seconds to allow the starter motor
to cool.
*' ACAUTION:DO not continuously crank
the engine for more than
30 seconds, as
damage to the starter motor may result.
N0TE:When flushing the power steering system,
make sure that the power steering fluid in the
reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark.
While cranking the engine for a further 30
seconds turn the steering wheel from lock
to lock.
8. Using the special tool, remove the spark
plugs. With the aid of another technician add a
further
1 liter of clean power steering fluid.
13. When all the fluid has been used, turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position.
14. Using the special tool, install the spark
plugs.
9. N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the power steering
fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use.
The fluid should be poured slowly into the
reservoir to minimize the possibility of
aeration. The fluid level should be checked
with the fluid cold.
15. Connect the spark plug wires.
Fill the power steering reservoir to the
MAX
mark with the appropriate fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications
(211 -00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
lo' ACAUTION:D~ not continuously crank
the engine for more than
30 seconds, as
damage to the starter motor may result.
N0TE:When flushing the power steering system,
make sure that the power steering fluid in the
reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark.
While cranking the engine for no more than
30 seconds turn the steering wheel from lock
to lock.
16. Install the air cleaner.
I. Install the retaining bolts.
2. Connect the air cleaner inlet pipe.
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6. Raise the vehicle until the road wheels are
clear of the floor. Support the vehicle. For
/ j additional information, refer to: (1 00-02
Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
7.
N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid
is clean and not agitated prior to use. The
steering fluid must be poured slowly into the
power steering fluid reservoir to minimize
the possibility of aeration. The steering fluid
level must be checked with the steering fluid
cold.
Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with the appropriate steering fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (21 1-00 Steering System
-
General Information, Specifications).
8. CAUTIONS:
ADO not continuously crank the engine for
more than 30 seconds.
A~hen flushing the power steering system,
( make sure that the steering fluid in the power
steering fluid reservoir does not fall below
the MIN mark.
N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid is clean
and not agitated prior to use. The steering fluid
must be poured slowly into the power steering fluid
reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration.
While cranking the engine turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock.
With the aid of another technician, add a
further
1 liter of clean steering fluid to the
power steering fluid reservoir.
11. When the clean steering fluid has been
added to the power steering fluid reservoir,
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Using the special tool, connect the steering
gear to power steering fluid reservoir return
line to the power steering fluid reservoir.
N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid is clean
and not agitated prior to use. The
steering fluid
must be poured slowly into the power steering fluid 14. Using the special tool, install the spark reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration. plugs.
While cranking the engine turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock.
With the aid of another technician, add 1 liter
of clean steering fluid to the power steering
fluid reservoir.
9. Wait 60 seconds to allow the starter motor
to cool.
10. CAUTIONS:
ADO not continuously crank the engine
for more than 30 seconds.
Awhen flushing the power steering system,
make sure that the steering fluid in the power
- steering fluid reservoir does not fall below
I, the MIN mark.
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15. Using the special tool, connect the spark
minimize the possibility of aeration. The
plug wires.
steering fluid level must be checked with
the steering fluid cold.
Check the steering fluid level. Fill the power
steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with
the appropriate steering fluid as necessary.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications
(211 -00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
16. Connect the CKP sensor electrical
connector.
17. N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid
is clean and not agitated prior to use. The
steering fluid must be poured slowly into
the power steering fluid reservoir to
minimize the possibility of aeration. The
steering fluid level must be checked with
the steering fluid cold.
Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with the appropriate steering fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications
(211 -00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
18. Start the engine and slowly turn the
steering wheel from lock to lock.
19. Switch OFF the engine.
20. N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid
is clean and not agitated prior to use. The
steering fluid must be poured slowly into
the power steering fluid reservoir to
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