Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Service Precautions.

1. Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Raise the vehicle.
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.

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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.
6. On LHD vehicles, open the tube routing clamp 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 inlet hose (gear end) far enough to clear the steel fitting on the power steering gear once the hose is installed.
2. On LHD vehicles, align the cooler outlet tube with the open tube routing clamp on the right front of the power steering gear housing, and snap it into place. Close the clamp.
3. Slide the hose (with cooler attached) onto the steering gear outlet fitting.
4. Install the hose clamp on the power steering cooler fluid hose past the bead formed into the steel fitting and secure in place.
5. 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.).
6. Install the power steering fluid return hose on the power steering fluid cooler outlet 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.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Perform the POWER STEERING PUMP INITIAL OPERATION procedure.
9. Check for leaks at all connections.