Before you start working on your car, it is important to understand how the power steering system works. The system uses a pump to circulate fluid through the ram. The ram then assists in turning the wheels. If there is not enough fluid in the system, it will be difficult to turn the steering wheel.
Open the hood of your car
Assuming you have a power steering system that uses hydraulic fluid, there are a few ways that you can remove air from your power steering. One way is to simply open the hood of your car and check the power steering fluid reservoir. If the fluid level is low, add more fluid until it reaches the full line. Another way to remove air from your power steering is to bleed the system. This can be done by attaching a bleeder valve to the power steering pump and then opening the valve to allow the air to escape.
Locate the power steering reservoir
If your car is equipped with power steering, there will be a power steering reservoir located somewhere on the engine. The reservoir is usually easy to spot because it will have a cap that says “power steering” on it. Once you’ve located the reservoir, unscrew the cap and check the fluid level. If the fluid level is low, add more power steering fluid until it reaches the “full” line on the side of the reservoir.
Unscrew the cap of the power steering reservoir and remove it
If you notice that your power steering is leaking, it’s likely that air has gotten into the system. To remove air from your power steering, you’ll need to unscrew the cap of the power steering reservoir and remove it. Once the cap is off, use a turkey baster or syringe to suction out any fluid in the reservoir. Next, fill the reservoir with fresh fluid and reattach the cap. Finally, start your car and turn the steering wheel back and forth to bleed the air out of the system.
Find the power steering return hose and disconnect it from the power steering pump
If your car has power steering, there’s a good chance that it also has a power steering return hose. This hose is responsible for returning fluid from the power steering pump back to the reservoir. If there’s air in the power steering system, it will often be found in this hose.
To remove air from the power steering system, start by finding the power steering return hose and disconnecting it from the power steering pump. Once the hose is disconnected, allow the car to idle for a few minutes so that any air in the system can escape. You may hear a hissing noise as the air escapes.
Once the car has been idling for a few minutes, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times. This will help to bleed any remaining air out of the system. Finally, reconnect the power steering return hose and check the fluid level in the reservoir. Add more fluid if needed.
Place a catch basin under the power steering return hose
When you remove the power steering return hose, there will be a small amount of fluid that comes out. Place a catch basin under the return hose to catch this fluid.
Using a turkey baster, suction out as much fluid from the power steering reservoir as possible
If your power steering fluid is low, topping it off may not be enough. You may need to remove air from the system. Here’s how:
1. Find the power steering reservoir. It’s usually located near the front of the engine bay, on the driver’s side.
2. Using a turkey baster, suction out as much fluid from the reservoir as possible.
3. Fill the reservoir with fresh fluid and screw on the cap tightly.
4. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from one side to the other several times. This will help bleed the air out of the system.
5. Check the fluid level again and top off if necessary.
Replace the cap on the power steering reservoir
If you notice that your power steering is making noise or feeling stiff, there may be air in the system. To remove air from the power steering, start by checking the fluid level and topping it off if necessary. Next, locate the bleeder valve on the power steering pump and open it to release any air bubbles. Once the air bubbles are gone, close the valve and test the power steering to see if it’s working properly. If not, repeat the process until the power steering is functioning correctly.