Rack & Pinion Power Steering System: Pump: Reservoir: Description

Fig 1: Hose Connection At Reservoir

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1 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR

2 - ENGINE COVER

3 - SUPPLY HOSE

4 - RETURN HOSE

The power steering fluid reservoir for 2.4L non-turbo engines is mounted above the engine head cover and is attached to the backside of the engine. The 2.4L turbo engine uses a power steering reservoir that is attached to the power steering pump. The reservoir is serviced with the pump.

Fig 2: Hoses, Reservoir And Pump - 1.6L Engine

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1 - RETURN HOSE

2 - FLUID RESERVOIR

3 - SUPPLY HOSE

4 - 1.6L ENGINE

5 - COOLER OUTLET TUBE

6 - PRESSURE HOSE

The power steering reservoir used on 1.6L engines is mounted above the generator.

Fig 3: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Mounting

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The 2.2L Diesel uses a power steering reservoir that is mounted above the transaxle bell housing.