Rack & Pinion Power Steering System: Pump: Reservoir: Installation: 2.4L

Fig 1: Power Streering Fluid Reservoir Mounting

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1 - MOUNTING BOLTS

2 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR

1. Install the power steering fluid reservoir (2) bracket to the engine with mounting bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (90 in. lb.).
   NOTE: Make sure the throttle cable is routed in front of the reservoir just below the upper lip.
   Fig 2: Hose Connection At Reservoir

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   1 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR

   2 - ENGINE COVER

   3 - SUPPLY HOSE

   4 - RETURN HOSE

   CAUTION: Make sure the supply hose is routed above the engine timing chain cover but below engine wiring harness. The power steering fluid supply hose must remain clear of any unfriendly surface that can cause possible damage to it.
2. Install the fluid supply hose (3) onto the power steering fluid reservoir fitting.
3. Slide the hose clamp on the fluid supply hose up into position on the fluid reservoir and install it. Be sure hose clamp in installed past bead on fluid reservoir fitting.
4. Install the fluid return hose (4) onto the power steering fluid reservoir fitting.
5. Slide the hose clamp on the fluid supply hose up into position on the fluid reservoir and install it. Be sure hose clamp in installed past bead on fluid reservoir fitting.
6. Install plastic engine cover.
7. Fill the fluid reservoir to the proper level. (Refer to STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL CHECKING) .
8. Start the engine and let run for a few seconds, then turn the engine off.
9. Add fluid if necessary.
10. Install the filler cap.