Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

Power Steering Fluid Cooler

Special Service Tools






Spring lock decoupler

310-044

Removal

All vehicles
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Specifications
2 Remove the front radiator grille. For additional information, refer to Radiator Grille Service and Repair
3 Remove the coolant expansion tank. For additional information, refer to Coolant Expansion Tank Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Coolant Expansion Tank
4 Siphon the fluid from the power steering reservoir.




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CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the steering reservoir return hose.
- Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
- Release the clip.




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

Vehicles with 4.0L engine




7 Position the LH horn aside for access.
- Remove the nut.

Vehicles with 5.0L engine




8 Position the horns to one side for access.
- Remove the 2 bolts.

All vehicles




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CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure 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.

10 Remove the cooler line separating clip.





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NOTE:
Care must be taken to prevent damage to the cooler elements during removal and installation.
Remove the power steering fluid cooler.
- Release the 3 clips.

Installation

All vehicles
1 Install the power steering fluid cooler.
- Position and secure in the clips.
2 Install the power steering fluid line and hose.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Secure the hose with the clip.
3 Install the cooler line separating clip.

Vehicles with 4.0L engine
4 Install the horn assembly.
- Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

Vehicles with 5.0L engine
5 Install the horn assemblies.
- Tighten the 2 bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

All vehicles
6 Install the radiator deflector.
- Secure with the clip.
7 Install the coolant expansion tank. For additional information, refer to Coolant Expansion Tank Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Coolant Expansion Tank
8 Install the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to Radiator Grille Service and Repair
9 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Specifications

10 Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Power Steering System Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair