How do I bleed the air out of the rack and pinion steering that I have just replaced?

1993 MAZDA MPV
123,000 MILES
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CLYDEE111
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Jan 8, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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CADIEMAN
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the pump should do this.
Jan 8, 2012 at 5:49 PM
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KHLOW2008
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With engine running, turn the steering from lock to lock and top up the fluids when level drops. When level stabilises, bleeding is complete.

It would be easier to have the front wheels off the floor while doing this.
Jan 8, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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