Flushing the Power Steering System

1. Raise and support the front of the vehicle off the ground until the front wheels are free to turn.
2. Siphon the fluid from the power steering reservoir.

NOTICE: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.

3. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
4. Plug the power steering pump return hose port.
5. Position the power steering pump return hose toward a large container to catch the draining fluid.
6. Start and run the engine at an idle while an assistant fills the fluid reservoir with DEXRON(r) III automatic transmission fluid, GM P/N 12346143 or equivalent.
7. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop.

NOTICE: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops while flushing the power steering system. Holding the steering wheel against the wheel stops will cause high system pressure, overheating, and damage to the power steering pump and/or gear.

8. Continue draining to clear all the old power steering fluid from the power steering system.
9. Flush the power steering system with approximately 0.94 liters (1 quart) of new power steering fluid.
10. Inspect the draining power steering fluid until clear.
11. Remove the plug from the power steering pump return hose port.
12. Connect the power steering return hose.
13. Turn the engine off.
14. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.

IMPORTANT: Do not reuse any drained power steering fluid.

15. Bleed the power steering system.
16. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.