Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair
Power steering fluid reservoir, B284To remove
1. Remove the oil filler cap and the engine cover.
Refit the oil filler cap.
Note: Place ample cloth/paper under the reservoir to capture any oil spill. Loosen the hose and fold it up, plug the reservoir using an appropriate plug (approx. 12-13 mm).
2. Drain the power steering fluid reservoir (A) using suitable oil drainage equipment.
3. Remove the hoses and brackets:
^ Unhook the fuel pipe (B) from the power steering fluid reservoir and move to one side.
^ Unhook the vacuum hose (C) from the brackets.
^ Certain cars: Undo the rubber bracket for the wiring harness from the knob.
4. Undo the hose clips and screws:
^ Remove the screw (D) for the power steering fluid reservoir.
^ Undo the delivery line from the clips
^ Undo the hose clips for the delivery (E) and return lines and move them back on the hose.
5. Undo the hoses and reservoir:
^ Undo the delivery (E) and return hoses.
^ Lift away the power steering fluid reservoir.
To fit
1. Fit the power steering fluid reservoir:
^ Position the power steering fluid reservoir and fit the hoses.
^ Fit the hose clips to the delivery (E) and return lines.
^ Fit the screw (D) for the power steering fluid reservoir
^ Attach the delivery line to the clip.
2. Fit the hoses and brackets:
^ Fit the vacuum hose (C).
^ Hook the fuel pipe (B) onto the power steering fluid reservoir.
^ Certain cars: Fit the rubber bracket for the wiring harness to the knob.
3. Carry out Bleeding the power steering system.
4. Remove the cloth/paper and wipe up any oil spill.
5. Remove the oil filler cap. Fit the engine cover. Refit the oil filler cap.