Bleeding
1. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
(a) Check the fluid level (See page PS-2).
(b) Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.
(c) Turn the steering wheel.
(1) With the engine stopped, turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
(d) Lower the vehicle.
(e) Start the engine.
(1) Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
(f) Turn the steering wheel.
(1) With the engine idling, turn the steering wheel left or right to the full lock position and keep it in that position for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn the steering wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds.
(2) Repeat this procedure several times.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Check for foaming or emulsification.
HINT: If the system has to be bled twice because of forming or emulsification, be sure to check for fluid leaks in the system.
(i) Check the fluid level (See page PS-2).
Problem symptoms table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column
of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order they are listed. Replace p ...
Reassembly
1. INSTALL PLANETARY GEAR
(a) Apply grease to the planetary gears and pin parts of
the planetary shaft.
(b) Install the 3 planetary gears.
2. INSTALL STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply grease to the plate washer and the armature
shaft.
(b) Install the starter armature to the star ...
Disassembly
1. HOLD VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, hold the vane pump assembly in a vise.
SST 09630-00014 (09631-00132)
2. REMOVE POWER STEERING SUCTION PORT UNION
(a) Remove the bolt and the power steering suction port
union from the vane pump front housing.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove ...