Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair

RESERVOIR - POWER STEERING FLUID

REMOVAL - 3.3L/3.8L ENGINE
1. Remove cap from power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Open retainer on side of reservoir and remove cables from retainer.





4. Remove clamp attaching supply hose to power steering fluid reservoir. Disconnect hose from reservoir (Fig. 22).
5. Remove clamp attaching return hose to power steering fluid reservoir. Disconnect hose from reservoir (Fig. 22).
6. Remove bolts and nut securing reservoir in place (Fig. 22).
7. Remove reservoir.

INSTALLATION
1. Place reservoir into place on engine (Fig. 22).
2. Install reservoir mounting bolts and nut (Fig. 22). Tighten fasteners to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) torque.
3. Install supply hose onto reservoir (Fig. 22). Slide the hose clamp into position on fluid reservoir and attach it. Be sure hose clamp in installed past bead on fluid reservoir fitting.
4. Install return hose onto reservoir (Fig. 22). Slide the hose clamp into position on fluid reservoir and attach it. Be sure hose clamp in installed past bead on fluid reservoir fitting.
5. Fill and bleed power steering system using Power Steering Pump Initial Operation Procedure.
6. Inspect system for leaks.