Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair
REMOVE1. Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Raise vehicle using a frame contact type hoist or supported as required using jack stands.
Lower Hose At Power Steering Fluid Cooler:
3. Remove the hose clamp from the lower hose at the power steering fluid cooler. Remove the lower hose from the power steering fluid cooler. Drain remaining power steering fluid from the hoses and the power steering fluid cooler.
4. Remove the hose clamp and upper hose from the power steering fluid cooler.
5. Remove the 6 clips mounting the air dam to the radiator lower support.
6. Remove the 2 nuts attaching the power steering fluid cooler to the radiator lower crossmember.
7. Remove the power steering fluid cooler from the radiator lower crossmember.
INSTALL
1. Install the power steering fluid cooler on the radiator lower crossmember.
2. Install the 2 nuts attaching the power steering fluid cooler to the radiator lower crossmember. Tighten the attaching nuts to a torque of 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
3. Install the air dam on the radiator lower support. Attach the air dam to the radiator lower support using new retaining clips.
4. Install power steering fluid hoses on the power steering fluid cooler. Be sure hose clamps are installed on hose past the upset bead on the power steering oil cooler.
5. Lower the vehicle to a point where front tires are just off the ground.
6. Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off.
7. Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
8. Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel stops.
9. Add power steering fluid if necessary.
10. Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required.
11. If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above procedure.