Bleeding | |||
Danger! | Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform | Align vehicle between the four pillars of the hoist and position the four support plates at the hoist mounting points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | |
1 | Jack up vehicle | ||
| Notes on lifting and supporting vehicle | Model 638 | |
2 | Fill steering fluid reservoir with power steering fluid. | Do not add steering fluid to beyond the MAX graduation. | |
Power steering fluid | |||
Danger! | Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury from contusions and burns if you insert your hands into the engine when it is started or when it is running | Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving off by itself. | |
3 | Allow engine to idle and slowly turn the steering wheel from one lock position to the other, repeatedly moving between the two extermities while simultaneously keeping an eye on the fluid level and correcting as necessary. | Continue until no more air bubbles are visible in the fluid reservoir. | |
Steering fluid | |||
4 | Test steering system for leaks | ||
5 | Check fluid level and correct as necessary | ||
Power steering fluid | |||
Danger! | Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform | Align vehicle between the four pillars of the hoist and position the four support plates at the hoist mounting points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | |
6 | Lower vehicle | ||
| Notes on lifting and supporting vehicle | Model 638 |
Power steering pump
Referenced documents
- ah0060n010001a Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle
- ap0020d0050a Major assemblies - check tightness and condition
- ap4600d4611a Check and correct power steering fluid level
- as0000z000501a Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.
- as0000z001001a Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.