Removal Procedure
Note: The left-hand drive model is shown. The right-hand drive model is similar.
- Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Loosen the fittings and remove the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the valve end.
- Discard the O-ring seals if necessary.
- Loosen the fittings and remove the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the cylinder end.
- Remove the steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Replace the O-ring seals if necessary.
Caution: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Caution in the Preface section.
- Lubricate the O-ring seals with power steering fluid.
- Place the O-ring seals into the housing.
- Position the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes on the steering gear.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes and the fittings to the power steering gear at the valve end and tighten to
13 N·m (10 lb ft)
- Install the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes and the fittings to the power steering gear at the cylinder end and tighten to
13 N·m (10 lb ft)
- Fill the fluid reservoir with power steering fluid. Refer to
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.
Caution: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Caution in the Preface section.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding.
- Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the cause of the leaks. Refer to
Power Steering Fluid Leaks.
- Lower the vehicle.