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32 13 006 Bleeding Power Steering Unit

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: To avoid mix-ups when filling with hydraulic fluid, mark the fluid reservoirs or their caps with identification marks.
Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Reservoir Caps
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ATF Automatic transmission fluid

CHF Pentosin CHF11S

  1. Topping up when engine stationary:
    • Top up fluid reservoir to "MAX" mark on dipstick
    • Turn steering wheel twice each as far as left and right lock.
    • Top up fluid reservoir to "MAX" mark on dipstick
    • Refer to OPERATING FLUIDS .

  2. Bleeding:
    • Start engine.
    • Turn steering wheel twice each as far as left and right lock.
  3. Oil level check with engine off:
    • Check fluid level
    • Top up fluid reservoir to "MAX" mark on dipstick
    • Refer to OPERATING FLUIDS .

  4. Check:
    • Check pipe connections for leaks