- Fill pump reservoir with factory fluid.
- Ensure the tires and steering unit are in center-forward position(straight alignment) and vehicle is on the ground.
- Start engine and check that the power steering fluid is maintained at a high and consistent level.
- Add any fluid if needed and allow engine to reach operating temperature, be sure that while conducting any rotations the cap is back on the pump.
- Once engine is at operating temperature, rotate the steering wheel gradually into a 1 o’clock position. Hold this position for about 60 seconds, this allows the hydraulic process to begin smoothly.
- Repeat the last step, slowly move the wheel left and right (11 o’clock, 2, 10 etc…), be observant of any whiny noises during the pauses in between or while rotating the steering wheel, if a girdle of fluid or whiny air noise occurs, STOP, this isn’t necessarily bad, the air just needs to achieve a balance within the fluid in the box.
- Further rotate the steering wheel equally left and right until lock-to-lock steering is achieved.
- Now slowly, steer the wheel to a complete left and complete right, check the fluid once more.
A word of advice, “Take your time! This process can normally take 15-20 minutes”.