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Flush Power Steering System ??

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Old May 21, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Flush Power Steering System ??

Anyone have a "How To" on Flushing the Power Steering System ??
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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The mini uses Pentosin CHF 11S ( green hydraulic fluid ) and doesnt get black like regular ATF. Unless its dirty i'd probably leave it alone. If you still want to do it put the front axle on jack stands and crack the line to the rack and drain the fluid. then turn the whells from lock to lock by hand. each turn will push out fluid until its mostly air coming out. tighten the line back up and refill the system. turn the wheel by hand again until its not taking any more fluid. then start the vehicle and move the wheel from lock to lock. top off fluid and thats about it. again i personally wouldnt do this unless its dirty.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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Tanks!!!
 
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