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STEERING
•
INITIAL
OPERATION
(1) F i l l t h e pump reservoir a n d operate t h e engine
u n t i l t h e power steering fluid reaches t h e n o r m a l op-
e r a t i n g temperature o f approximately 77°C (170°F),
t h e n stop t h e engine.
(2) Turn t h e wheels t o a f u l l - l e f t - t u r n position a n d
add power steering fluid u n t i l t h e reservoir is f u l l .
(3) S t a r t t h e engine. Operate i t a t h i g h idle speed
and t h e n observe the fluid level on t h e dipstick. A d d
fluid,
i f necessary.
(4) Purge t h e system o f a i r b y t u r n i n g t h e wheels
f r o m side-to-side w i t h o u t contacting t h e stops. F l u i d
w i t h a i r i n i t w i l l have a " m i l k y - r e d " color. M a i n t a i n
the reservoir f u l l of fluid.
B e c a u s e a i r i s c o m p r e s s i b l e , i t m u s t b e e l i m i -
n a t e d f r o m t h e f l u i d b e f o r e n o r m a l s t e e r i n g ac-
t i o n c a n b e o b t a i n e d .
(5) R e t u r n t h e wheels t o t h e straight-ahead posi-
t i o n a n d operate the engine for a n a d d i t i o n a l 2 to 3
minutes, t h e n stop t h e engine.
(6) Road test the vehicle t o ensure t h a t the steering
system functions n o r m a l l y a n d has no noise.
(7) Observe t h e fluid level. A d d fluid as necessary
to fill t h e reservoir w i t h t h e system stabilized a t t h e
n o r m a l operating temperature.
CAUTION: If the fluid reservoir cap is not properly
tightened after a fluid level check, the result can be
fluid leakage and possible loss of the cap. Ensure
that the cap is securely tightened when installing it.
POWER STEERING
HOSE—REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Cap t h e hose open ends and t h e pump/steering gear
fittings
to prevent e n t r y of foreign m a t e r i a l .
WARNING: POWER STEERING FLUID (AND PUMP
COMPONENTS) AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN
BE EXTREMELY HOT IF THE ENGINE HAS BEEN
RECENTLY OPERATING. DO NOT START THE EN-
GINE
WITH
ANY
LOOSE
OR
DISCONNECTED
HOSES. DO NOT ALLOW THE HOSES TO TOUCH A
HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER.
REMOVAL
(1) I f applicable, remove t h e fasteners f r o m t h e
hose r e t a i n i n g brackets a t a l l locations.
(2) Disconnect the hose f r o m t h e steering gear
valve body fitting and d r a i n t h e fluid from t h e p u m p
and reservoir v i a the open end o f the hose.
(3) Disconnect the opposite end o f the hose f r o m t h e
pump fitting a n d remove t h e hose f r o m t h e vehicle.
INSTALLATION
W h e n a n o r i g i n a l power steering fluid hose is be-
i n g i n s t a l l e d or a replacement hose is being installed,
i t is essential t h a t the f o l l o w i n g precautions be em-
ployed:
• avoid sharp bends i n t h e hose (a 5-inch approxi-
mate radius m i n i m u m is recommended);
• hose must r e m a i n a t least one i n c h away f r o m a l l
pulleys, battery, a n d b r a k e t u b i n g , a n d t w o inches
away from t h e exhaust m a n i f o l d ; a n d
• protective plastic foam sleeves m u s t be i n s t a l l e d
where the hose contacts other components or vehicle
body metal.
(1) Wipe t h e hose open ends and t h e pump/steering
gear fittings clean.
(2) Connect t h e hose a t t h e steering gear valve
body
fitting
a n d a t t h e p u m p
fitting.
I f applicable,
route the hose to t h e r e t a i n i n g brackets w h i l e avoid-
i n g extreme bends or " k i n k i n g " t h e hose. The hose
must r e m a i n away f r o m t h e exhaust system compo-
nents. Do n o t distort t h e hose tube ends.
(3) I f applicable, i n s t a l l a n d properly t i g h t e n a l l
bracket fasteners.
(4) Where used, t h e protective plastic foam sleeves
must be properly positioned on t h e hose t o prevent
chafing caused by contact w i t h other components.
(5) T i g h t e n the fittings a t t h e p u m p a n d a t t h e
steering gear w i t h 30 N - m (22 ft-lbs) torque.
(6) After t h e hose i s i n s t a l l e d , inspect a n d test for
fluid
leaks.
POWER STEERING GEAR—INITIAL OPERATION
(1) F i l l t h e p u m p reservoir a n d operate t h e engine
u n t i l the power steering fluid reaches t h e n o r m a l op-
erating temperature o f approximately 77°C (170°F),
t h e n stop t h e engine.
(2) T u r n t h e wheels to a f u l l - l e f t - t u r n position a n d
add power steering fluid u n t i l t h e reservoir is f u l l .
(3) Start t h e engine. Operate i t a t h i g h idle speed
and then observe t h e fluid level on t h e dipstick. A d d
fluid,
i f necessary.
(4) Purge t h e system o f a i r by t u r n i n g t h e wheels
from side-to-side w i t h o u t contacting t h e stops. F l u i d
w i t h a i r i n i t w i l l have a " m i l k y - r e d " color. M a i n t a i n
the reservoir f u l l o f fluid.
Because a i r i s c o m p r e s s i b l e , i t m u s t b e e l i m i -
n a t e d f r o m t h e f l u i d b e f o r e n o r m a l s t e e r i n g ac-
t i o n c a n b e o b t a i n e d .
(5) R e t u r n the wheels t o t h e straight-ahead posi-
t i o n and operate t h e engine for a n a d d i t i o n a l 2 t o 3
minutes, t h e n stop t h e engine.
(6) Road test the vehicle t o ensure t h a t the steering
system functions n o r m a l l y a n d has no noise.
(7) Observe t h e fluid level. A d d fluid as necessary
to fill the reservoir w i t h t h e system stabilized a t t h e
normal operating temperature.
CAUTION: If the fluid reservoir cap is not properly
tightened after a fluid level check, the result can be
fluid leakage and possible loss of the cap. Ensure
that the cap is securely tightened when installing it.
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