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power steering system flush unit instructions

System Flush Unit
Article Number: 0893 553 999

Like Engine Oil, Power Steering Fluid deteriorates over time which can lead to premature wear and steering noise. Wurth Power Steering Flush
cleans the system, leaving an ideal environment for fresh fluid to function.

Operating Instructions
Preparation:
1. Run the engine to bring fluid to operating temperature.
2. Connect the Power Steering Flush Unit to compressed air.
3. Fit suction hose to the evacuation unit and place in the power steering reservoir.
4. Open the in line tap gently and draw out approximately 250ml of old fluid, then turn off the in-line tap and add the 250ml of “Wurth Power Air-Con
Steering Flush” directly from the bottle. (0893 553 250)
5. Start the engine, run till engine is warm and turn the steering from lock to lock repeatedly. This activity will ensure “Wurth Power Steering
Flush” actively cleans throughout the power steering system. Then switch engine off.
6. With the front of the vehicle jacked up so the front wheels are just in contact with the ground offering some resistance, evacuate all the fluid
from the Power Steering reservoir using the suction hose on the Flush Unit once again. Exhaust
7. Remove the suction hose from the evacuation unit by releasing the quick-release coupling midway down the hose, and attach the
appropriate hose adaptor fitting.
8. Remove the low pressure return line from the power steering reservoir and attach to the hose adaptor fitting on the evacuation unit. Block the
reservoir return inlet to prevent leaks. (Take care to NOT disconnect the high pressure line by mistake)
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9. Top up the reservoir with power steering fluid.

To flush the Power Steering System – MUST be carried out with the engine off:

10. With the engine off, open the in-line tap and, using the trigger to regulate fluid flow, draw fluid to flush the system. While drawing fluid,
continue to turn the wheels lock to lock to promote effective flushing and fluid flow. Continue this activity until reservoir is low but does not Steering
draw air.
11. Top up reservoir with fresh power steering fluid (to manufacturer’s specs) and repeat step 10 until clean fluid is drawn into the evacuation
unit.
12. Turn off the in-line tap, refit the return line to the power steering reservoir and top up the reservoir to the appropriate level.
13. Return the vehicle to the ground, start the engine and turn the steering from lock to lock to promote fluid low and remove any air. Recheck
fluid level and top up as required.
14. Re-check and top up level after a short road test to ensure correct operation. Trans

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