1. After any operation where the power steering pipes have been disconnected, the system must be bled to remove air from it and obtain proper steering performance.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on the jack stands.
3. Turn the front wheels left and right all the way several times. Check the power steering fluid level and add fluid if necessary. Repeat this procedure until the fluid level on the dipstick no longer drops.
4. Start the engine and let it run at fast idle. Check fluid level and add if necessary.
5. Bleed the system by turning the wheels from side to side without stopping. This will purge air from the system. Be careful not to run out of liquid in the reservoir.
6. When the air is expelled from the system, return the wheels to a straight position and leave the car open for a few more minutes before closing it.
7. Check the vehicle on the road to make sure that the steering system functions as normal and does not make any noise.
8. Recheck the fluid level to be sure it is up to the top mark on the dipstick while the engine is at normal operating temperature and add fluid if necessary.