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The best way to bleed air from a power steering system is to use a vacuum pump and a cap (or plug) the fits the top of the reservoir. Pump the vacuum after filling to pull air from the system, when the vacuum is released it will pull fluid downward into the lines. Also when you first start the car run the steering system from side to side a couple of times then shut it off to allow the air bubbles to rise out of the fluid. This is done the easiest way by putting the vehicle on jack-stands to take the weight off of the front end.

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