Fluid Replacement - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

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
increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
SYSTEM CAPACITY:
1.1 (1.16 US. qt) at disassembly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
0.4 (0.42 US. qt)
17-14
1. Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return hose
(A) to drain the reservoir. Take care not to spill the
fluid on the body and parts. Wipe off any spilled
fluid at once.
B
A
2. Connect a hose (B) of suitable diameter to the
disconnected return hose, and put the hose end in a
suitable container.
3. 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.
4. Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir.
5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line (C).
6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the
steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air
from the system.
7. Recheck the fluid level and add more if necessary.
Do not fill the reservoir beyond the upper level line.
8. If the fluid is contaminated, dark, or discolored,
repeat step 3 as necessary.
A
C