Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.





1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Install drain pan under vehicle.
3. Disconnect the power steering cooler hoses from the power steering cooler.
4. Remove the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to Air Intake Baffle Replacement - Radiator in Body Front End.





5. Remove the power steering cooler retaining bolts.





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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.





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





NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the power steering cooler retaining bolts.
- Tighten the power steering cooler retaining bolts to 10 Nm (90 inch lbs.).
3. Install the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to Air Intake Baffle Replacement - Radiator in Body Front End.





4. Connect the power steering cooler hoses to the power steering cooler.
- Tighten the power steering cooler hoses to the power steering cooler clamps to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
5. Remove drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly.
7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.