Power steering fluid resevoir r r

Operation 4130B10 · Power steering hydraulic sytem

1.6 TS, 2.0 TS

Removing

Proceed with removal - 1016A40 ignition coil cover on cylinder head- r+r.

Proceed with removal - 1008C10 power unit upper reaction link r r.

Remove the power steering fluid reservoir and drain the fluid using a suitable syringe.

1. Undo the bolts securing the power steering fluid reservoir.

1. Disconnect the inlet and outlet hoses (1a), then remove the power steering fluid reservoir (1b).

Refitting

Reift the power steering fluid reservoir and connect the fluid inlet and outlet pipes.

Tighten the power steering fluid reservoir bolts.

Proceed with refitting - 1008C10 power unit upper reaction link r r.

Proceed with refitting - 1016A40 ignition coil cover on cylinder head- r+r.

Fill the power steering circuit with the recommended fluid.

Bleed the power steering system as described below

With the front wheels raised off the ground, with the engine switched off turn the steering wheel to full lock, left and right, 4-5 times.

Check and, if necessary, top up the fluid level in the reservoir.

Position the vehicle on the ground and start up the engine.

Carry out 4 - 5 complete steering wheel rotation cycles (right and left).

Top up the fluid level in the reservoir.

3.2 V6

Removing

1. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir and drain the fluid using a suitable syringe.

Refit the brake fluid reservoir cap.

2. Undo the bolts securing the power steering fluid reservoir.

3. Raise the power assisted steering fluid reservoir as necessary, loosen the band and disconnect the coolant outlet and inlet pipes from the reservoir.

4. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir.

Refitting

Connect the coolant inlet and outlet pipes to the reservoir and tighten the bands.

Refit in its seating the power steering fluid reservoir and secure it with its bolts.

Refill the power assisted steering circuit using the recommended fluid.

The table shows the total quantity of fluid present in the power assisted steering circuit.

Bleed the power steering system as described below

With the front wheels raised off the ground, with the engine switched off turn the steering wheel to full lock, left and right, 4-5 times.

Check and, if necessary, top up the fluid level in the reservoir.

Position the vehicle on the ground and start up the engine.

Carry out 4 - 5 complete steering wheel rotation cycles (right and left).

Top up the fluid level in the reservoir.

1.9 JTD 8V, 1.9 JTD 16V

Removing

Proceed with removal - 1016A10 sound-proofing cover - r + r.

1. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir cap (1a) and drain the fluid using a suitable syringe (1b).

Refit the brake fluid reservoir cap.

1. Undo the bolts securing the power steering fluid reservoir.

1. Move the power assisted steering fluid reservoir away, placing it as illustrated in the diagram, then disconnect the rapid connectors for the power assisted steering fluid inlet and outlet pipes from the reservoir.

2. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir.

Refitting

Connect the rapid connectors for the power assisted steering fluid inlet and outlet pipes to the reservoir.

Refit in its seating the power steering fluid reservoir and secure it with its bolts.

Refill the power assisted steering circuit using the recommended fluid.

The table shows the total quantity of fluid present in the power assisted steering circuit.

Bleed the power steering system as described below

With the front wheels raised off the ground, with the engine switched off turn the steering wheel to full lock, left and right, 4-5 times.

Check and, if necessary, top up the fluid level in the reservoir.

Position the vehicle on the ground and start up the engine.

Carry out 4 - 5 complete steering wheel rotation cycles (right and left).

Top up the fluid level in the reservoir.

Proceed with refitting - 1016A10 sound-proofing cover - r + r.