Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove hose clamp attaching power steering fluid supply hose to fitting on power steering pump. Let power steering fluid drain from supply hose and power steering fluid reservoir, until reservoir is empty.
4. Lower vehicle.

CAUTION: Care must be used when removing and installing power steering fluid hoses on the power steering fluid reservoir. If excessive force is used when trying to remove or install hoses on nipples of power steering fluid reservoir, nipples can be broken off the reservoir.

5. Remove power steering fluid return and supply hose, from power steering fluid reservoir.

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Mounting 2.4 Ltr. Engine:

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Mounting 2.5 Liter Engine:

6. Remove bolts attaching power steering fluid reservoir to engine.
7. Remove power steering fluid reservoir from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Mounting 2.4 Ltr. Engine:

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Mounting 2.5 Liter Engine:

1. Install power steering fluid reservoir on cylinder head. Install and securely tighten the power steering fluid reservoir attaching bolts.
2. Install power steering fluid return and supply hose, on power steering fluid reservoir fittings. Be sure both hose clamps are installed on hose past upset bead on power steering reservoir fittings.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Install power steering supply hose, on suction fitting of the power steering pump. Be sure hose clamp is installed on hose past upset bead on power steering gear steel tube.
5. Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir to the proper level.
6. Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off.
7. Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
8. Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
9. Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel stops. Then turn the engine off.
10. Add power steering fluid if necessary.
11. Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
12. Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required.
13. If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above procedure.