P32 Power Steering Pump Operated Parking Brake Bleed Procedure

Bleed Procedure 1

1 . Fill the power steering pump fluid reservoir to the proper level and let the fluid settle

for at least a few minutes.

2. Start the engine and let it run for a few seconds; then turn off the engine.

3. Add fluid, if necessary.

4. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the

engine.

5. Block the rear wheels or raise them off the ground.

6. Raise the front of the vehicle. so the wheels are off the ground.

7. Start the engine, put the transmission in neutral, and place the park apply button in

the release position. Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the

wheel stops.

8. Check the fluid level and add fluid, if necessary. 

9. Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock. 

10. Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required. 

11 . If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above procedure. 

12. If air stilf remains in the system, proceed on to bleed procedure 2. 

Bleed Procedure 2 

1: Secure the vehicle. 

2. With the engine running, move the shift lever from the park to the neutral position. 

3. Back off the bleed nut on the actuator and allow the system to self-bleed. 

4. Tighten the actuator bleed part and cycle the system. 

5. If air still remains in the system, proceed on to bleed procedure 3. 

Bleed Procedure 3 

1. Secure the vehicle. 

2: Crack open the exhaust fitting of the manual , control valve. 

3. Engage the parking brake using the manual control valve.

4. Allow a small amount of fluid to bleed out of the fitting, then quickly tighten the fitting. 

5. Repeat bleed procedures 1-3, as required.