Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

Power Steering Fluid Cooler

Service Repair No - 57.15.11





Special Service Tools
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front radiator grille.
3. Remove the coolant expansion tank.
4. Siphon the fluid from the power steering reservoir.





5. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

NOTE: Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.

Using the special tool, disconnect the cooler line.
^ Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.





6. Disconnect the steering reservoir return hose.
^ Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
^ Release the clip.





7. Release the LH radiator air deflector lower clip, position the deflector aside.





8. Position the LH horn aside for access.
^ Remove the nut.
9. Remove the cooler line separating clip.





10. NOTE: Care must be taken to prevent damage to the cooler elements during removal and installation.

Remove the power steering fluid cooler. h Release the 3 clips.

Installation
1. Install the power steering fluid cooler.
^ Position and secure in the clips.
2. Install the cooler line separating clip.
3. Install the horn assembly.
^ Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the radiator deflector.
^ Secure with the clip.
5. Install the power steering fluid line and hose.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Secure the hose with the clip.
6. Install the coolant expansion tank.
7. Install the radiator grille.
8. Connect the battery ground cable.
9. Fill and bleed the power steering system.