Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants, or premature failure of the power steering components can result.
NOTE:
Whenever the hoses are disconnected from the power steering pump. Make sure the accessory drive belt is not contaminated with power steering fluid.
- Remove the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING PUMP - LATE BUILD in this article.
- Separate the power steering fluid reservoir from the power steering pump.
- Carefully pull the reservoir slightly to the right and away from the pump.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and check the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
NOTE:
Whenever the power steering fluid reservoir is removed from the power steering pump, 2 new O-rings must be installed.
CAUTION:
New O-ring seals must be installed.
CAUTION:
When installing the power steering fluid reservoir, align the outlet tube of the reservoir on the same axis as the inlet hole of the power steering pump, or damage to the O-ring seals can occur.