Power-assisted steering - bleeding

1. After any of the hydraulic unions has been disturbed, or if the fluid level has been allowed to fall so low that air has been introduced into the system, bleeding should be carried out as follows.

2. Top-up the reservoir with fresh clean fluid of the specified type. Fluid drained from the system must not be re-used.

3. If the pump is dry, start the engine momentarily and then switch it off. Top-up the reservoir to the lower mark on the dipstick, run the engine briefly again and repeat the process until the fluid level stabilises. It is important that the pump is not allowed to run dry.

4. With the engine running at idle speed, turn the steering wheel approximately 45º to left and right of centre, then from lock to lock. Do not hold the wheel on either lock, as this improves some strain on the hydraulic system.

5. Switch off the engine and correct the fluid level.

Power steering pump - removal and refitting

Removal

1. Remove the pump drivebelt.

2. Disconnect the fluid feed and return hoses from the pump. Be prepared for fluid spillage.

Plug the openings; being careful not to introduce dirt.

3. Unbolt and remove the pump (see illustration).

Steering pump mountings

1. 1
   Pump pivot bolts
2. 2
   Tensioner strap pivot bolt
3. 3
   Tensioner strap mounting bolt

4. A defective pump must be renewed: no spares are available.

Refitting

5. Refit in the reverse order to removal. Tension the drivebelt, before tightening the pump mountings.

6. Bleed the system.

Pay particular attention to the procedure required to prime the pump if a new pump has been fitted.

Power steering fluid reservoir - removal and refitting

Removal

1. Slacken the reservoir clamp bolt.

2. Disconnect both hoses from the reservoir.

Be prepared for fluid spillage. Remove the reservoir.

Refitting

3. Refit in the reverse order to removal. Bleed the system on completion.