Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

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.

NOTE: Do not allow power steering fluid to contact the engine accessory drive belt.

1. Using a suitable suction device, drain the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering fluid cooler-to-reservoir hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering pump supply hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.
4. Remove the 2 nuts and the power steering fluid reservoir.
^ To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Fill the power steering system.