| General Procedures Name Specification Power Steering Fluid WSA-M2C195-A | | -
Detach the power steering fluid reservoir from the radiator grille opening panel. | | | -
NOTE:Using a suitable blanking cap, cap the power steering fluid cooler return line to reservoir connection. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler return line from the power steering fluid reservoir. | | | -
Place the end of the power steering fluid cooler return line into a suitable container. | | | -
Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (oil filter shown removed for clarity). | | | -
NOTE:Lower the vehicle until the wheels are clear of the floor to allow the steering wheel to be rotated from lock to lock. Lower the vehicle. | | | -
NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure the power steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The fluid should be poured slowly into the reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration. The fluid level should be checked with the fluid cold. | | | -
CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the starter motor may result. NOTE:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the power steering fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark. While cranking the engine for no more than 30 seconds turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. | | | -
Wait 60 seconds to allow the starter motor to cool. | | | -
CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the starter motor may result. NOTE:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the power steering fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark. While cranking the engine for a further 30 seconds turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. | | | -
When all the fluid has been used, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. | | | -
Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector (oil filter shown removed for clarity). | | | -
NOTE:Remove blanking cap, from the power steering fluid reservoir. Connect the power steering fluid cooler return line to the power steering fluid reservoir. | | | -
Attach the power steering fluid reservoir to the radiator grille opening panel. | | | -
NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure the power steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The fluid should be poured slowly into the reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration. The fluid level should be checked with the fluid cold. | | | -
Start the engine and slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. | | | -
Check the fluid level. Fill up as necessary. | | |
