Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

Power Steering Fluid Cooler





NOTE: 4.0L engine shown, 4.6L engine similar.











Removal and Installation

NOTICE: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Release the power steering fluid cooler clamp and disconnect the fluid cooler from the fluid reservoir.

3. Remove the LH front splash shield screws, pin-type retainers and the splash shield.





4. Remove the lower radiator air deflector pushpins and the air deflector.





5. Remove the 2 power steering fluid cooler hose braces.

6. Remove the power steering fluid cooler hose bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

7. Remove the steering line clamp plate nut.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. Rotate the steering line clamp plate and disconnect the power steering fluid cooler from the steering gear.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

9. Remove the power steering fluid cooler.

10. NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed whenever the power steering pressure and fluid cooler line is disconnected from the steering gear.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

11. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Steering.