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. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine.
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 hoses to the power steering cooler clamps to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine.
7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.