Bleeding the hydraulic steering system (Mondeo 1 and 2)

1. If you have disconnected the hydraulic power steering system lines, you will need to bleed the air from the system after this.

2. The front wheels should be in the straight-ahead position. Check the fluid level in the hydraulic system reserve tank. If necessary, add fluid up to the "MAX" or "MAX-COLD" mark. Add fluid slowly to avoid air bubbles. Use only the specified fluid (chapter 1 of the Technical Requirements).

3. Start the engine and run it at high idle speed. Check the hoses and connections for leaks.

4. Turn off the engine and check the fluid level again. If necessary, add fluid to the "MAX" or "MAX-COLD" mark.

5. Start the engine again and let it idle. To remove air from the system, slowly turn the steering wheel from side to side several times. If air still remains in the system (which is indicated by noise when the steering is operating), then leave the car in the garage overnight and repeat the bleeding procedure the next day.

6. If there is still air in the system, follow the Ford method and bleed using a vacuum pump. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Then install the vacuum pump on the reserve tank and create a vacuum of 0.15 bar. Maintain this vacuum for at least five minutes. Then turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and repeat this procedure.

7. Maintain the fluid level while bleeding. Note that the level increases as the temperature increases.

8. Finally, turn off the engine and return the front wheels to the straight-ahead position.

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