Draining the Power Steering System

1. Raise the front of the vehicle off of the ground. Ensure that the front wheels are free to turn. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
3. Plug the power steering return port on the power steering pump.
4. Position the power steering return hose toward a large container in order to contain the draining fluid.
5. Perform the following procedure:
5.1. Start the engine.
5.2. Run the engine at idle.

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

6. Turn the steering wheel from stop-to-stop.
Ensure that all of the old power steering fluid is cleared from the power steering system.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
8. Unplug the power steering pump return port.
9. Reconnect the power steering return line.