Power Steering System Purging

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION Power Steering System Purging
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD201023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
211-265 Evacuation Cap, Power Steering | TKIT-1999M2-FLM
GFD201025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
416-D002 Vacuum Pump Kit

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft ® MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC MERCON ® LVWSS-M2C938-A

Bleeding 

NOTE: If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, premature power steering pump failure may result. The condition may occur on pre-delivery vehicles with evidence of aerated fluid or on vehicles that have had steering component repairs.
RENDER: 1.0x

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