Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

Power Steering Cooler Replacement

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Place drain pan under vehicle.
3. Remove the front fascia.





4. Disconnect the power steering cooler hoses from the power steering cooler.





5. Remove the power steering cooler mounting bolts.





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

Installation





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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the power steering cooler mounting bolts.
Tighten the power steering cooler mounting to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





3. Connect the power steering cooler hoses to the power steering cooler.
4. Install the front facie.
5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Start vehicle and inspect power steering fluid level.
8. Add power steering fluid in needed.