light CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide

GM – CAMARO 1982-1992 – Repair Guide (Checked by WxMax) 871
6. Refill the pump with fluid and
bleed by turning the pulley
counterclockwise (viewed from the front). Stop the bleeding when air
bubbles no longer appear.
7. Install the pump belt on the pulley and adjust the tension.
SYSTEM BLEEDING 1. Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid.
The use of automatic transmission flui d in the power steering system is NOT
recommended.
2. Allow the reservoir and fluid to sit undisturbed for a few minutes.
3. Start the engine, allow it to run for a mome nt, then turn it off.
4. Check the reservoir fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
5. Repeat the above steps until the fluid level stabilizes.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle so that the wheels are off of the ground.
7. Start the engine and increase t he engine speed to about 1500 rpm.
8. Turn the front wheels right to le ft (and back) several times, lightly
contacting the wheel stops at the ends of travel.
9. Check the reservoir fluid level. Add fluid as required.
10. Repeat step 8 until the fluid leve l in the reservoir stabilizes.
11. Lower the vehicle and repeat steps 8 and 9.