Filling Power Steering System With Engine Running - Mercury 200 VERADO Installation Manual

9. Open bleed valve to release any remaining air in the power steering system. Allow
adequate time, depending on length of power steering hose, for air to escape from
system. Tighten bleed valve securely and remove bleed hose.
10. Turn the steering wheel to opposite full lock position, and repeat steps 8 and 9.
11. Replace the filter and fill cap on the power steering pump.
12. If desired, the power steering system can be rechecked after sitting overnight to
remove any air that may possibly be left in the system. Repeat steps for bleeding
steering system, preceding.
13. Turn off both switches, remove the power steering primer module and reconnect the
power steering signal harness from the engine to the pump.

Filling Power Steering System with Engine Running

1. Remove the filler cap and filter from the power steering pump.
2. Fill the pump tank with recommended power steering fluid.
3. Start and run the engine until the steering pump fluid drops halfway. Turn off the
engine and refill the pump. Repeat this operation until pump stays full.
4. Start and run the engine while slowly turning the steering wheel towards the full lock
position in one direction. Carefully monitor the fluid level until fluid drops halfway. Stop
turning wheel, turn off engine, and refill the pump tank. Repeat this operation turning
the steering wheel to full lock to full lock 10 times until pump tank stays full.
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