Flaming River Thunderbird Rack & Pinion Cradle Kits 1955-57 - Manual (Page 14)

Thunderbird Rack & Pinion System
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Flaming River Ind. 800-648-8022
Modified on 02/06/08
JJ/RD/BC
Power Steering Bleeding Procedure
1) Fill the reservoir with high-quality power steering fluid and allow to sit for 2 minutes
2) Raise the front end of the vehicle so the wheels are just off the ground. Rotate wheels back and
forth at least 20 times. Have an assistant check and maintain fluid level while performing this
operation.
3) Start the engine and recheck fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
4) With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel back and forth from lock-to-lock. Repeat
several times. Check fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
5) Lower the vehicle on the ground and with the engine running, repeat step 5. Check fluid level and
add if necessary