Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir - 3.0LPower Steering Fluid Reservoir - 3.0L:
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: While 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. Using a suitable suction device, siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.
3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
4. NOTE: It is easier to access to the power steering reservoir-to-pump supply hose clamp from underneath the vehicle at the power steering pump.
Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering reservoir supply hose from the power steering pump.
5. Remove the power steering pressure line bracket bolt from the power steering reservoir and position the bracket aside.
^ To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
6. Remove the 3 power steering fluid reservoir nuts and remove the reservoir.
^ To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Fill the power steering system.