Table of contents: Draining and filling liquid ↓ Pumping ↓
Draining and filling liquid
1. Place a suitable container under the feed tank, then disconnect the pump feed hose, drain the liquid from the tank.
2. Place a container under the power steering pump, then unscrew the connections of the feed and pressure hoses, drain the fluid.
3. Check and replace the sealing gaskets of the connection if necessary, then reconnect the hoses, tighten the connections. Connect the hose to the tank.
4. Unscrew the reservoir filler cap, remove the filter together with the spring, the plate and the sealing gasket. Remove the dipstick components in the cap, then clean them with alcohol and let them dry. Note that on models with a hydraulic brake booster unit, the filler cap includes a low-level indicator and wiring.
5. Fill the system with liquid up to the maximum level mark.
Pumping
6. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and support it on axle stands.
7. With the engine off, turn the steering wheel sharply from lock to lock several times to remove all air from the power cylinder. Add fluid to the correct level.
8. Set the front wheels straight ahead, then start the engine at idle speed and let it run for approximately two minutes.
9. Stop the engine and immediately check the fluid level in the reservoir. Top up if necessary to the maximum level mark.
10. Repeat the procedure given in steps 8 and 9 if you feel that there is still air in the reservoir fluid.
11. Finally, lower the vehicle and top up the fluid level. Replace the filler cap.