Flushing the Power Steering System

NOTICE: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.

1. Raise and suitably support front of vehicle off ground until tire and wheels are free to turn.
2. Remove reservoir hose at fluid reservoir inlet connector and plug fluid inlet connector port on fluid reservoir.

Important: Position inlet or reservoir hose toward large container to catch draining fluid.

3. While an assistant is filling fluid reservoir with fluid, start and run engine at idle.

NOTICE: Do not hold the steering wheel against stops while flushing the system. Holding steering wheel against wheel stops will cause high system pressure, overheating, and damage to the pump and/or gear.

4. Turn steering wheel from stop to stop.
5. Continue draining until all old fluid is cleared from power steering system. Addition of approximately 0.94 liters (1 quart) of new fluid will be required to flush system.
^ Inspect:
- Draining fluid while refilling fluid reservoir. If necessary, replace all lines and disassemble, and clean or replace system components.
- Do not reuse any drained fluid.
6. Unplug reservoir hose at fluid reservoir inlet connector.
7. Turn engine off and fill fluid reservoir to "C" mark on fluid level indicator. Continue with following procedure "Bleeding the Power Steering System."