Cylindrical Reservoir, Bottom Return Port (Fig. )
4700 mm 46.03.001
- Set the parking brake and chock the rear tires.
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Pressure Line
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Return Hose
Fig. 1, Power Steering Reservoir, Side View
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- Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with jack stands.
- Put the vehicle in neutral.
- Open the hood.
- Wipe down the area around the steering gear and related hydraulic lines.
- Place a drain pan under the steering gear and power steering reservoir.
- Remove the pressure line and return hose (see Fig.) from the steering
gear and allow the oil to drain.
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Pressure Line
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Return Hose
Fig. 2, Power Steering Reservoir, Top View
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- Loosen the clamp, and remove the cover along with the filter spring and the filter top plate. Do not use pliers to aid in removal of the filter; pliers could cause metal chips to enter the steering system.
- Remove the filter. It may be necessary to wiggle the filter to remove it from its base.
- Turn the steering wheel from full left to full right three times to purge oil from the gear.
- Connect the pressure line and return hose to the steering gear.
- Install a new filter into the reservoir. Position the new filter with the larger opening up.
- Clean the reservoir cover and gasket. Inspect the O-ring and the cover for cracks, deformities, or damage. Replace the gasket seal or cover as needed.
- Install the reservoir cover along with the spring and the top plate. Make sure the center of the top plate fits into the opening at the top of the filter.
- Place the clamp over the flanges of the cover and shell assembly, then tighten 25 to 30 lbf·ft (35 to 40 N·m).
- Fill the reservoir with an approved power steering fluid. See Table. for approved power steering fluids.
- With the engine off, turn the steering wheel from full left to full right three times. Add more power steering fluid as needed.
- Start the engine and operate the engine at idle. Check the power steering fluid and add more fluid if needed.
- Turn the steering wheel from full left to full right several times. Add fluid to the reservoir as needed to maintain the fluid level.
- Shut down the engine.
- Raise the vehicle, remove the jack stands, and lower the vehicle.
Warning: Fill only with approved clean fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid could cause seal deterioration and leaks. Fluid leaks could eventually cause loss of power steering assist. This could lead to an accident resulting in personal injury or property damage. Wear eye protection when changing the fluid and filter.
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