Power Steering Fluid Bleeding - Lexus 2005 IS300 User Manual

SR-4
Normal
2005 LEXUS IS300 (RM1140U)
STEERING
POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEEDING
1.
2.
3.
With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock
several times.
4.
5.
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6.
(a)
(b)
7.
8.
Abnormal
If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foam-
ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
9.
R07281
- POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page
JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT
WITH STANDS
TURN STEERING WHEEL
LOWER VEHICLE
START ENGINE
TURN STEERING WHEEL
With the engine idling, turn the wheel to left or right full
lock position and keep it there for 2 - 3 seconds, then turn
the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it
there for 2 - 3 seconds.
Repeat (a) several times.
STOP ENGINE
CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION
CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page
Author :
SR05P-16
SR-5 )
SR-5 )
Date :
1862