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Removal and Installation

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  1. Loosen the upper power steering fluid reservoir isolator bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
  2. Loosen the lower power steering fluid reservoir isolator bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  3. Lift the power steering fluid reservoir upward off of the isolators and position aside.
  4. Remove the nut and the oil level indicator tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    5. CAUTION: Failure to lubricate the O-ring seal and the oil level indicator tube-to-engine block mating surface with clean engine oil can result in engine oil leaks.
    CAUTION: Make sure the O-ring seal remains in position and does not roll up the indicator tube during installation.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Lubricate the new O-ring seal and engine mating surface with clean engine oil.
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