Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair
Power Steering Fluid ReservoirPower Steering Fluid Reservoir:
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.
1. Using a suitable suction device, drain the fluid reservoir.
2. Loosen the upper reservoir isolator bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).
3. Loosen the lower reservoir isolator bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4. Disconnect the cooler-to-reservoir return hose clamp and remove the hose.
5. Disconnect the reservoir-to-pump supply hose clamp and remove the hose.
6. Lift the fluid reservoir upward off the isolators.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Fill the power steering system.