Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir - 3.0L













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. Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the 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.

4. NOTE: It is easier to access the power steering pump supply hose clamp from underneath the vehicle at the power steering pump.

Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering pump supply hose from the power steering pump.





5. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-power steering fluid reservoir bolt and position the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

6. Remove the 3 power steering fluid reservoir nuts and remove the reservoir.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the power steering system.