Inspection And Adjustment; Bleeding Of Power Steering System - Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual

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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
BLEEDING OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle.
2. Check and add fluid if necessary. Turn the steer-
ing wheel fully left and right several times.
3. Recheck the fluid and add as required. Let the ve-
hicle down.
4. Start the engine and run at idle speed. Turn the
steering wheel again fully left and right several
times. If a noise is heard in the oil line, air is still
present. present.
5. Put the wheels in the straight-ahead position, and 5. Put the wheels in the straight-ahead position, and
turn off the engine. The fluid level in the pump turn off the engine. The fluid level in the pump
should not increase; if it does, air is present. Re- should not increase; if it does, air is present. Re-
peat item 4 if necessary. peat item 4 if necessary.
6. Recheck the fluid level, and inspect for leaks
Caution
If the air bleeding is incomplete, raise the oil
temperature to about 50-80% (122-178OF)
(the oil temperature wtll rise when the steer-
ing wheel is turned clockwise and counter-
clockwise), stop the englne, and perform the
operation as in item 4 in 5 to 10 minutes. Air
can be completely bled by repeating this oper-
ation a couple of times.