Steering: Service and Repair

Always flush power steering short rack when replacing power steering pump due to fluid contamination.
1. Disconnect oil cooler-to-reservoir hose at power steering oil reservoir and place end in a container. Plug nipple on power steering oil reservoir.
2. Fill power steering oil reservoir with Premium Power Steering Fluid E6AZ-19582-AA or equivalent.
3. Disconnect ignition coil wire and raise front wheels off floor.
4. While an assistant adds approximately 1.9 liters (0.5 gal) of Premium Power Steering Fluid E6AZ- 19582-AA or equivalent, turn ignition switch to START position and crank engine while turning steering wheel from lock-to-lock.
5. When all fluid has been added, turn ignition switch to OFF position.
6. Remove plug from the nipple on power steering oil reservoir. Attach return hose to nipple. Reposition hose clamp.
7. Check fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.

CAUTION: Do not overfill power steering oil reservoir.

8. Crank engine and recheck fluid level. Add fluid as necessary.
9. Lower vehicle. Enable ignition.
10. Start engine and turn steering wheel slowly from lock-to-lock several times. Check fluid level and adjust as required.