TSB 93-26-05 Power Steering Air Purge with external vacuum source

1. Tightly insert the rubber stopper of the air evacuator assembly into pump reservoir.
2. Reconnect connection used to disable ignition and start vehicle.
3. Apply 20-25 in-Hg. (68-85 kPa) maximum vacuum for minimum of three minutes at idle; maintain maximum vacuum with vacuum source.
4. Release vacuum and remove vacuum source.
5. Add fluid to FULL WARM or reservoir center mark.
6. Reinstall vacuum source and apply 20-25 in-Hg (68-85 Kpa) vacuum.
7. Cycle steering wheel from lock to lock every 30 seconds for approximately 5 minutes.

NOTE: DO NOT HOLD STEERING WHEEL ON STOPS.

8. Shut engine off, release vacuum and remove vacuum source.
9. Add fluid if necessary and install dipstick or reservoir cap.
10. Start engine and cycle steering wheel from lock to lock every 30 seconds for approximately 5 minutes.

NOTE: DO NOT HOLD STEERING WHEEL ON STOPS.

11. Check for oil leaks at all connections.

NOTE: IN SEVERE CASES IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO REPEAT AIR PURGE WITH VACUUM SOURCE PROCEDURE.

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Owner caption January 2007 · Photo 1436 of 5000