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Hydraulic System Bleeding

CAUTION: DO NOT  crank engine for more than 15-20 seconds.
  1. Ensure reservoir is filled before bleeding. Add fluid (if necessary) during bleeding. Raise and support front of vehicle. Disconnect coil high tension wire.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.