Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle

Disassembly Procedure




1. Drain the power steering fluid from the power steering pump.
2. Remove the 2 power steering pump mounting studs (2).
3. Remove the power steering flow control valve fitting (4).
4. Remove the flow control valve O-ring seal (3).




5. Remove the flow control valve (2) and the flow control valve spring (3) from the power steering pump housing (1).




6. Remove the power steering reservoir (1) from the power steering pump housing assembly (2).




7. Remove the O-ring seals (1) (4) (5).
8. Remove the magnet (3).
9. Clean the magnet (3).
10. Inspect the welch plug in the power steering pump housing (2). Do not remove the welch plug. If the welch plug is deformed or dislodged, replace the power steering pump housing (2).

Assembly Procedure





Note: Use new O-ring seals when assembling the power steering pump assembly.

1. Lubricate the O-ring seals (1) (4) (5) with power steering fluid.
2. Install the flow control valve spring (7) to the pump housing assembly (2).
3. Install the control valve (6) to the flow control spring (7).
4. Install the O-ring seals (1) (4) (5) to the pump housing assembly.
5. Install the magnet (3) to the pump housing assembly (2).




6. Connect the reservoir assembly (1) to the pump housing assembly (2).
7. Install the O-ring seal.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

8. Install the connector and fitting assembly (4) to the pump housing (1).
9. Install the 2 power steering pump mounting studs (2) to the pump housing (1).

Tighten the pump mounting studs to 58 Nm (44 lb ft).

10. Tighten the power steering flow control valve fitting.

Tighten the connector and fitting assembly to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).