Hydraulic System Bleeding
CAUTION:
DO NOT
crank engine for more than 15-20 seconds.
- Ensure reservoir is filled before bleeding. Add fluid (if necessary) during bleeding. Raise and support front of vehicle. Disconnect coil high tension wire.
- While cranking engine, turn steering wheel lock-to-lock 5 or 6 times. Lower vehicle. Install a hose approximately 20" long to breather screw of steering gear.
- Place other end of hose in container. Connect coil wire. Start engine and let idle. Turn steering wheel to left lock. Loosen breather screw. Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock until no more bubbles appear in container.
- Tighten breather screw. Remove hose. Check fluid level. Add fluid (if necessary). Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock. Fluid level should not change more than .16" (4.0 mm) on Pickup and Ram-50 or .20" (5.0 mm) on Montero. If fluid level changes more than specified, repeat bleeding procedure.