Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: System Bleeding

1. If required, remove the hydraulic system from the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.

2. Remove the fill plug at the end of the hydraulic pump.

System Bleeding

3. Fill the pump with Mercon Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole and install the fill plug.

System Bleeding

4. NOTE: Some noise squeal may be noticed due to the air in the system.

Connect a 12-volt power source to the motor connector and operate the motor until the cylinders are fully extended. Reverse the 12-volt connection to fully retract the cylinders. Repeat this procedure three times.

5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Fill the pump with MERCON Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole.

System Bleeding

6. Install a fill plug.

System Bleeding

7. Install the hydraulic system in the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.

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