Bleeding air from the hydraulic power steering drive (Mazda Capella GC)

After any operation that involved disconnecting the power steering lines, the power steering system must be bled.

Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on stands.

Turn the front wheels from lock to lock several times. Check the power steering fluid level in the reservoir and add fluid if it is low. Repeat this process until the fluid level on the dipstick stops dropping.

Start the engine and let it run at fast idle. Recheck the fluid level and add more if necessary.

Remove air from the system by turning the wheels right and left without stopping. Be careful not to bleed the system when the tank is empty.

Once the air has been bled from the system, set the wheels in the straight ahead position and let the engine run for a few more minutes before stopping it.

Perform a test drive to ensure that the steering system functions normally and does not produce noise.

Check the fluid level again, which should be near the upper mark on the dipstick when the engine is at normal operating temperature, and add fluid if necessary.