Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

Power Steering Fluid Cooler

Special Service Tools






Spring lock decoupler

310-044

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications
2 Remove the front radiator grille. For additional information, refer to Radiator Grille Service and Repair
3 Remove the coolant expansion tank. For additional information, refer to Coolant Expansion Tank - 5.0L, Vehicles Without: Supercharger Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Coolant Expansion Tank - 5.0L, Vehicles With: Supercharger Service and Repair
4 Siphon the fluid from the power steering reservoir.




5 Disconnect the steering reservoir return hose.
- Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
- Release the clip.




6 Release the LH radiator air deflector lower clip, position the deflector aside.




7 Position the horns to one side for access.
- Remove the 2 bolts.




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CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
NOTE:
Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.
Using the special tool, disconnect the cooler line.
- Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
9 Remove the cooler line separating clip.





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NOTE:
Care must be taken to prevent damage to the cooler elements during removal and installation.
Remove the power steering fluid cooler.
- Release the 3 clips.

Installation
1 Install the power steering fluid cooler.
- Position and secure in the clips.
2 Install the power steering fluid line and hose.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Secure the hose with the clip.
3 Install the cooler line separating clip.
4 Install the horn assemblies.
- Tighten the 2 bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
5 Install the radiator deflector.
- Secure with the clip.
6 Install the coolant expansion tank. For additional information, refer to Coolant Expansion Tank - 5.0L, Vehicles Without: Supercharger Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Coolant Expansion Tank - 5.0L, Vehicles With: Supercharger Service and Repair
7 Install the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to Radiator Grille Service and Repair
8 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications
9 Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Power Steering System Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair