LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mazda >> 2003 >> Protege5 Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Steering >> Power Steering >> Power Steering System >> Air Bleeding

Air Bleeding

  1. Inspect the fluid level. (See FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION .)
  2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
  3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the engine not running.
  4. Reinspect the fluid level.
    • If it has dropped, add fluid.
  5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the fluid level stabilizes.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Start the engine and let it idle.
  8. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.
  9. Verify that the fluid is not foamy and that the fluid level has not dropped.
    • Add fluid as necessary and repeat Steps 8 and 9.