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><title
>POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING</title><servinfosub
><attention1
name="WARNING"
><ptxt
>The fluid level should be checked with engine off to prevent injury from moving components.</ptxt></attention1><attention2
name="CAUTION"
><ptxt
>Mopar® Power Steering Fluid + 4 or Mopar® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid is to be used in the power steering system. Both Fluids have the same material standard
specifications (MS-9602). No other power steering or automatic transmission fluid is to be used in the system. Damage may result to the power steering pump and system if another fluid is used. Do not overfill
the system.</ptxt></attention2><attention2
name="CAUTION"
><ptxt
>If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, pump failure could result.</ptxt></attention2><figure
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name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>Be sure the vacuum tool used in the following procedure is clean and free of any fluids.</ptxt></attention3><s1
id="ka4203672d5d4e41a54d3c1b2a4b4520"
><ptxt
>Check the fluid level. As measured on the side of the reservoir, the level should indicate between MAX and MIN when the fluid is at normal ambient temperature.
Adjust the fluid level as necessary.<extxref
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>(Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref></ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>Tightly insert Power Steering Cap Adapter (4), Special Tool 9688, into the mouth of the reservoir (3).</ptxt></s1><attention2
name="CAUTION"
><ptxt
>Failure to use a the vacuum pump reservoir (1) may allow power steering fluid to be sucked into the hand vacuum pump.</ptxt></attention2><s1
><ptxt
>Attach Hand Vacuum Pump (2), Special Tool C-4207 or equivalent, with reservoir (1) attached, to the Power Steering Cap Adapter (4).</ptxt></s1><attention2
name="CAUTION"
><ptxt
>Do not run the engine while vacuum is applied to the power steering system. Damage to the power steering pump can occur.</ptxt></attention2><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>When performing the following step make sure the vacuum level is maintained during the entire time period.</ptxt></attention3><s1
id="m05dd8904e4f43bda9814c61f55e857b"
><ptxt
>Using Hand Vacuum Pump (2), apply 68-85 kPa (20-25 in. Hg) of vacuum to the system for a minimum of three minutes.</ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>Slowly release the vacuum and remove the special tools.</ptxt></s1><s1
id="ab7432b28fda485097468448208801a4"
><ptxt
>Adjust the fluid level as necessary. Refer to <intxref
refid="ka4203672d5d4e41a54d3c1b2a4b4520"
>STEP 1</intxref>.<symbol
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></symbol></ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>Repeat <intxref
refid="ka4203672d5d4e41a54d3c1b2a4b4520"
>STEP 1</intxref> through <intxref
refid="ab7432b28fda485097468448208801a4"
>STEP 6</intxref> until the fluid no longer drops when vacuum is applied.</ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>Start the engine and cycle the steering wheel lock-to-lock three times.</ptxt></s1><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>Do not hold the steering wheel at the stops.</ptxt></attention3><s1
><ptxt
>Stop the engine and check for leaks at all connections.</ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>Check for any signs of air in the reservoir and check the fluid level. If air is present, repeat the procedure as necessary.<symbol
name="skip"
></symbol></ptxt></s1></servinfosub></servinfo>