Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair

Power Steering Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle

Disassembly Procedure





1. Drain the power steering fluid from the power steering pump.
2. Remove the pump mounting studs (2).
3. Remove the connector and fitting assembly (5). To remove the variable assist steering actuator (3) and retaining ring (4).
4. Remove the O-ring seal (6) from the connector and fitting assembly (4).
5. If replacement is required, remove the control valve assembly and the flow control spring from the pump housing assembly;




6. Remove the reservoir assembly (1) from the pump housing assembly (2).





7. Remove the O-ring seals (1) (4).
8. Remove the magnet (3).
9. Clean the magnet (3).
10. Inspect the welch plug in the power steering pump housing (2). Do not remove. If the welch plug is deformed or dislodged, replace the power steering pump housing (2).

Assembly Procedure





1. Lubricate the O-ring seals (1) (4) with power steering fluid.

Important: Use new O-ring seals when assembling the power steering pump assembly.

2. To install the control valve assembly and flow control spring to the pump housing assembly (2);
3. Install the O-ring seals (1) (4) to the pump housing assembly (2).
4. Install the magnet (3) to the pump housing assembly (2).





5. Connect the reservoir assembly (1) to the pump housing assembly (2).
6. Install the O-ring seal.





7. Install the connector and fitting assembly (5). To install the variable assist steering actuator (3) and retaining ring (4).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

8. Install the pump mounting studs (2) to the pump housing (1).
^ Tighten the pump mounting studs (2) to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the connector and fitting assembly (5) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).