Hydraulic Cooling Fan Bleeding Power Steering SRT 2004

[CHViper]

Is their a procedure to bleed out the hydraulic cooling fan (Power Steering). My fan broke and I will be replacing it Not sure how to bleed out the system?

 

[VIPER R]

Try turning the steering wheel from stop to stop until all feels normal, then check fluid level.

 

[steve911]

Turn the A/C on also as that will force the stepper motor in the fan control module to go to high speed helping bleed the system sooner.

 

[Shandon]

Your supposed to put a vacuum on the reservoir tank. However I have replaced my pump and lines more then I want to say and just fill it get the engine up to full temp and turn the wheels back and forth. NOTE that you need to be certain not to over or underfill the fluid. Make certain it falls right on the cold or hot line mark on the cap.

 

[CHViper]

Thnkas,

Thanks All done, Procedure was as follows. My mechanic forward it to me.. Basicly just turn left to right.

D. Fill and Bleed Power Steering System (Continued)
16. Slowly rotate the steering wheel in both directions several times from
lock-to-lock.
17. Turn off the engine then check and adjust the fluid level.
18. If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand for a few
minutes and then repeat Steps 9-17.
19. Start the engine.
20. Using the DRB III, activate the fan at 100% (full fan) operation.
21. Raise the engine speed to 3000 RPM for a few seconds to fully engage the
hydraulic fan. Return the engine to idle and deactivate the fan using the
DRB III.
22. Slowly rotate the steering wheel in both directions several times from
lock-to-lock. Verify that there is:
smooth power assist,
noiseless operation,
proper fluid level and condition,
no fluid leaks.
23. If all of the conditions in Step 22 are met the procedure is complete. If the
fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand for a few minutes and
then repeat Steps 9-22.
24. If the steering gear was replaced, continue with Section E –Wheel
Alignment.
If the steering gear was not replaced, no further action is necessary.
Return the vehicle to the customer.