Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the power steering cooler hoses from the power steering cooler.
4. Remove the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to Air Intake Baffle Replacement - Radiator.





5. Remove the power steering cooler retaining bolts.





6. Remove the power steering cooler from the radiator support.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Notice - Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends in Service Precautions.





1. Install the power steering cooler to the radiator core support.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the power steering cooler retaining bolts.
- Tighten the power steering cooler retaining bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to Air Intake Baffle Replacement - Radiator.





4. Connect the power steering cooler hoses to the power steering cooler.
- Tighten the power steering cooler hose clamps to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly.
7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.