Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair
REMOVEThe 2.7 liter engine uses a power steering fluid reservoir that is integral to the power steering pump. To replace the power steering fluid reservoir used on this power steering pump the power steering pump will need to be removed from the engine.
1. Remove the power steering pump from the engine.
2. Remove the 3 bolts mounting the power steering fluid reservoir to the power steering pump.
3. Separate the power steering fluid reservoir from the power steering pump. The reservoir is separated from the power steering pump by pulling it straight out of the pump.
INSTALL
1. Lubricate the O-ring seal on the power steering fluid reservoir with fresh clean power steering fluid.
2. Install the power steering fluid reservoir on the power steering pump. The reservoir is installed on the pump by pressing the nipple of the reservoir straight into the pump without twisting or rotating the reservoir.
3. Install and securely tighten the three bolts mounting the power steering fluid reservoir to the power steering pump. Tighten bolt on pulley side to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.). Tighten bolts on rear to 24 Nm (212 inch lbs.).
4. Install the power steering pump on the engine.