Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair

Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement (4.2L)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front air dam deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement).




2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the power steering cooler.




4. Remove the power steering cooler mounting bolts.




5. Remove the power steering cooler from the radiator support.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the power steering cooler to the radiator support.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the power steering cooler mounting bolts.

Tighten the power steering cooler mounting bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).




3. Connect the power steering hoses assembly to the power steering cooler.
4. Remove drain pan from under the vehicle.
5. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement).
6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).