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).
On-vehicle inspection
Vane pumpData list / active test
1. READ DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the intelligent tester's DATA LIST allows switch,
actuator and other item values to be read without
removing any parts. Reading the DATA LIST early in
troubleshooting is one way to save time.
Connect the intelligent tester with CAN VIM to the
DLC3.
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Removal
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See page EM-26)
3. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
(b) Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft
lever.
(c) Remove the clip and disconnect the control cab ...
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Performance
(Shift Solenoid Valve DSL)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses the signals from the throttle position sensor, air-flow meter,
turbine (input) speed sensor,
intermediate (counter) shaft speed sensor and crankshaft position sensor to
monitor the engagement
condition of the lock-up clutch.
Then the ECM compares the eng ...