Diesel Engine
wv mm 46.05.000
- Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut down the engine, and apply the parking brake. Chock the rear tires.
- Remove the retaining clamp, cover, and cover gasket.
- Drain the power steering reservoir by disconnecting the
power steering hydromax return hose from the reservoir. Keep the hose
in an upright position to prevent drainage of fluid. See Fig..
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Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
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Hydromax Return Hose
Fig. 1, Power Steering Reservoir
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- Catch the fluid from the reservoir in a drain pan, then cap the reservoir port.
- Unscrew and remove the 10-micron filter that is located on the bottom of the power steering fluid reservoir.
- Thoroughly clean the reservoir with a lint-free cloth.
- Install a new filter element. Tighten the filter element finger-tight, then tighten one-eighth of a turn past finger-tight.
- Connect the hydromax return hose to the power steering fluid reservoir.
- Fill the reservoir with Dexron® III automatic transmission fluid (ATF), or an equivalent.
- Start the engine and let it idle. Have someone turn the steering wheel to full-lock left and full-lock right until no bubbles are seen in the reservoir. Turn off the engine.
- Install a new cover gasket, cover, and retaining clamp until firmly seated.
- Check the power steering reservoir fluid level. If the fluid level is low, add approved fluid to bring the level up to the full mark on the dipstick.
Warning: Fill only with approved clean fluid. Do not mix fluid types. Any mixture or any unapproved fluid could lead to seal deterioration and leaks. Fluid leakage could cause loss of power steering assist, possibly resulting in personal injury and property damage.
Note: When assembling power steering parts, use the same lubricant that is currently in the power steering system. See the warning above.
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