Ford 2002 Bantam Workshop Manual page 268

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GENERAL PROCEDURES (CONTINUED)
E3218 EN
Steering System — General Information
5. NOTE: When bleeding the system the
vacuum will decrease. Maintain a sufficient
vacuum of 51 kPa (15 in-Hg), using the hand
vacuum/pressure pump. If the vacuum
decreases by more than 7 kPa (2 in-Hg) in 5
minutes, the system should be checked for
leaks.
Using the special tools, bleed the system.
• Start the engine and slowly turn the
steering wheel from lock to lock once;
then turn the steering wheel to the right,
just off the stop.
• Switch OFF the engine and using the
hand vacuum/pressure pump apply a
vacuum of 51 kPa (15 in-Hg). Maintain the
vacuum until the air is evacuated from the
system (minimum of five minutes).
• Release the vacuum at the hand
vacuum/ pressure pump.
• Repeat the bleed procedure, turning the
steering wheel to the left, just off the stop.
6. Remove the hand vacuum/pressure pump
and stopper. Fill the reservoir if necessary.
7. Start the engine; turn the steering wheel
from lock to lock. If excessive noise is
apparent, repeat the bleed procedure.
8. If the noise level is still unacceptable, leave
the vehicle standing overnight then repeat
the bleed procedure.
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