5 L4-2.3L (2007)
2.
Drain the fluid from the electric power steering pump.
3.
Remove the electric power steering oil pump. Refer to MS3 online instructions or Workshop Manual section 06-14.
4.
Run your finger over the parting lines on the return port to check for burrs.
NOTE:
The parting lines are on the top and bottom of the port.
5.
Insert the plug in the return port as shown.
6.
Place the sandpaper on one of the parting lines of the return port as shown and sand off the burrs (for approximately 1 minute) until the surface is
smooth.
CAUTION:
Do not sand any locations other than the burrs. If you sand too much, the shape of the return port will become deformed.
7.
Lightly sand the parting line on the opposite side of the return port.
8.
After both sides have been sanded, wash off the particles using cleaning fluid and a clean cloth.
9.
Remove the plug from the return port.
10.
Install the electric power steering oil pump with a new power steering return hose. Refer to MS3 online instructions or Workshop Manual section
06-14.
11.
Refill the the reservoir tank with power steering fluid. Power steering fluid specification: ATF M-III or equivalent.
12.
Perform Air Bleeding of the system. Refer to MS3 online instructions or Workshop Manual section 06-14.
13.
Verify repair.
