Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

NOTE: Before proceeding with this removal and installation procedure, review SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS found under Steering, Service Precautions.

REMOVAL
1. Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Raise the vehicle, refer to Maintaince for procedure.
3. Remove the hose clamp, attaching the power steering fluid return hose to the power steering fluid cooler. Remove the return hose from the cooler.






4. Remove the hose clamp attaching the power steering cooler fluid hose to the steel fitting in the power steering gear outlet port.
5. Remove the two screws securing the cooler to the front suspension crossmember. They are located behind the cooler. They can be accessed from above.
6. Open the routing clip on the right front of the power steering gear housing and remove the cooler tube from it.
7. Remove the cooler from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Slide a hose clamp onto the end of the power steering cooler fluid hose far enough to clear the steel fitting on the power steering gear once the hose is installed.
2. Slide the hose (with cooler attached) onto the fitting on the steering gear, then align the tube on back of the cooler with the open routing clip on the right front of the power steering gear housing, and snap it into place. Close the clip.
3. Install the hose clamp on the power steering cooler fluid hose past the bead formed into the steel fitting and secure in place.
4. Install the two screws attaching the cooler to the front suspension crossmember. Tighten the cooler attaching screws to a torque of 10 Nm (90 inch lbs.).
5. Install the power steering fluid return hose on the power steering fluid cooler tube. Install the hose clamp on the power steering return hose securing it to the power steering cooler. Be sure the hose clamp is installed on the return hose past the bead on the end of the cooler tube.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Perform the Power Steering Pump Initial Operation service procedure which can be found in Steering, Service and Repair, Service Procedures to properly fill and bleed the power steering system.
8. Check for leaks at all connections.