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How do you bleed air from the power steering rack 2001 ford focus se?

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and turn off the engine.

2. Turn the steering wheel to the left until it stops.

3. Locate the power steering reservoir. It is usually a black plastic tank with a yellow cap located near the front of the engine compartment.

4. Remove the cap from the power steering reservoir.

5. Use a funnel to add enough power steering fluid to the reservoir to bring the fluid level to the "Full" mark on the reservoir.

6. Replace the cap on the power steering reservoir.

7. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.

8. Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir and add more fluid if necessary.

9. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.

10. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several more times.

11. Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir and add more fluid if necessary.

12. Repeat steps 7-11 until there are no more air bubbles in the power steering reservoir.

13. Turn the steering wheel to the center position and turn off the engine.

14. Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir one last time and add more fluid if necessary.