Bleed steering system

AR46.25-I-3300B

Bleed steering system

22.3.07

 Danger!

Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running

Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

 Danger!

Danger of injury to eyes caused by steering oil emerging at high pressure. Danger of poisoning caused by swallowing steering oil

Unscrew end limit screws a maximum of 5 turns. Wear safety glasses.

AS46.00-Z-0001-01A

1

Raise vehicle at front axle

AR00.60-I-1000-02B

2

Check steering oil level in expansion reservoir (1) and correct if necessary

 Do not screw the cap onto the expansion reservoir (1) again.



Check and correct power steering fluid level

AP46.00-I-4611B

3

Start engine and run at idle speed

4

Turn steering up to limit stop, hold in this position for approx. 5 seconds and afterwards turn from end stop to end stop several times

 The steering systems bleeds itself automatically in the process. The steering system is bled when no more air bubbles appear in the
expansion reservoir (1).

During bleeding the steering oil level must never drop below the minimum mark otherwise air will be drawn in again, if necessary.: 

Refill steering oil in the expansion reservoir (1).



Steering gear oils (ATF)

Sheet 236.3

BB00.40-P-0236-03A

5

Turn off engine

6

Screw cap onto the expansion reservoir (1)

7

Lower vehicle at front axle

8

Perform a test drive and in the process check the steering ability of the vehicle