Defender. Manual — part 51
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Steering System - General Information - Power Steering System Flushing
General Procedures
• NOTE: If heavy steering or contamination within the power steering system is found, it is necessary to carry out the
system flush procedure as detailed below. If any components have been replaced in the power steering system the
procedure below must be carried out in full.
• NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir cap.
2. Using a suitable syringe, remove the power steering fluid
from the power steering fluid reservoir.
3.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
• NOTE: Note the orientation of the clip.
Detach the power steering fluid reservoir.
Detach but do not remove the power steering fluid
reservoir.
Release the power steering fluid return hose from the
power steering fluid reservoir.
If a quick release coupling is fitted to the power
steering return hose, release the power steering fluid
return hose from the coupling by removing the clip.
4.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
• NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new
blanking caps.
Using a suitable blanking cap, cap the power steering
reservoir return pipe.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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5.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
• NOTE: Make sure the extended pipe is not kinked or twisted
and is correctly secured with hose clips.
Attach a suitable pipe to the power steering return hose to
allow the fluid to drain.
6. NOTE: The suitable funnel should have the a capacity of 4
litres and O-ring seal
• NOTE: The suitable funnel must be tightly sealed to the
power steering fluid reservoir to avoid fluid leakage.
Install a suitable funnel onto the power steering fluid
reservoir.
7.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle
supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety
stands.
Raise and support the vehicle with the wheels just clear of the
ground.
8. CAUTIONS:
Steps 8 and 9 must be carried out within 2 - 3 seconds of
each other. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
damage to the power steering system.
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Using the suitable funnel, top up the power steering system
with the specified fluid. Make sure the fluid level is maintained
at two thirds full in the funnel.
9. CAUTIONS:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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Do not allow the power steering fluid level in the power
steering fluid reservoir to fall below the minimum power
steering fluid level. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in damage to the power steering system.
Make sure the engine is switched off as soon as the full
4 litres of power steering fluid has entered the power steering
fluid reservoir.
Flush the power steering system.
Start the engine
With assistance turn the steering slowly lock to lock 3
times at approximately 1 revolution every 5 seconds.
Continue to flush the power steering system until 4
litres of power steering fluid has been added to the
power steering reservoir. This should take
approximately 30 seconds.
10.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Remove the suitable funnel.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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11.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Remove the suitable pipe to the power steering return
hose.
12.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
• NOTE: Note the orientation of the clip.
If a quick release coupling is fitted to the power steering
return hose, connect the power steering fluid return hose to
the coupling by installing the clip.
13. Install a new power steering fluid reservoir.
For additional information, refer to: Power Steering Fluid
Reservoir (211-02, Removal and Installation).
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