Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 829

Power Steering
Fluid Replacement
Check the reservoir (A) at regular intervals, and add the
recommended fluid as necessary. Always use Honda
Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power
steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid can cause
ancreased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
SYSTEM CAPACITY:
K2043 Engine/A/T model (with oil coolerl:
0.8 0 (0.85 US. qtl at disassembty
M/T model:
0.7 0 (0.73 US. qt) at disassembly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
0.2 0 {0.21 US. qt)
17-12
1. Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return hose
(A)to drain the reservoir. Take care not to sDill the
fluid on the body and parts. Wipe off any spilled
fluid at once.
Connect a hose (B) of suitable diameter to the
disconnected return hose, and put the hose end in a
suitable container.
Start the engine, let it run at idle. and turn the
steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times.
When fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off
the engine. Discard the fluid.
Reinstallthe return hose on the reservotr.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line (C).
Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the
steering from lock-to-lock severaltimes to bleed air
from the system.
Recheck the fluid Ievel and add more if necessary.
Do not fill the reservoir beyond the upper level line.
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