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Power Steering System
flushing the Power Steering System
Notice: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid
change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use
the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and
fluid leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid
Recommendations in this section.
1. Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Ensure
that the tires and wheels are free to turn. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General
Information.
Important: Position the. inlet hose or the reservoir
hose toward a large container in order to catch
any draining fluid.
2. Remove the reservoir hose at the fluid reservoir
inlet connector.
3. Plug the fluid inlet connector port on the fluid
reservoir.
· 4. While an assistant is filling the fluid reservoir with
fluid, start the engine.
Run the engine at idle.
Steering
Notice: Do not hold the steering wheel against the
stops while flushing the power steering system.
Holding the steering wheel against the wheel stops
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will cause high system pressure, overheating,
and damage to the power steering pump aric:1/or gear.
5. Tur.n .the steering wheel from stop to stop.
6. Continue to drain the reservoir until all of the old
fluid is cleared from the power steering system.
7. Add. approximately 0.94 liters (1 quart) of new fluid
in order to flush the system.
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8. Inspect the fluid that is draining while you are
refilling the fluid reservoir.
Do not reuse any drained fluid.
9. If necessary, perform the following steps:
• Replace all of the lines.
• Disassemble and clean the system
components.
• Replace the system components.
10. Unplug the reservoir hose at the fluid reservoir
inlet connector.
11. Turn the engine off.
12. Fill the fluid reservoir to the G mark on. the fluid
level indicator.
13. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Bleeding Power Steering System.
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