Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir













Removal and Installation

1. NOTICE: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign materials or failure of the power steering components may result.
Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.


2. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the power steering fluid reservoir stud bolt and position the wiring harness aside.

3. Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir-to-pump supply hose.

4. Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering fluid cooler-to-power steering fluid reservoir hose.

5. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir stud bolt and the power steering fluid reservoir.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).


6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

7. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Steering System - Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (HPAS).