Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

Power Steering Fluid Cooler





Material

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the clamp and disconnect the fluid cooler-to-reservoir hose.
^ Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

3. Release the clamp and disconnect the return line-to-fluid cooler hose.
4. Disconnect the fluid cooler pressure line pin-type retainer from the stabilizer bar bracket.
5. Remove the 2 fluid cooler nuts and the fluid cooler.
^ To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Fill the power steering system.