| General Procedures Vehicles with 1.8L, 2.0L or diesel engine | | -
Remove the headlight assembly.
For additional information, refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting) Jacking (Description and Operation), Lifting (Description and Operation). | | | -
Remove the engine undershield (if equipped). | | | -
Remove the radiator splash shield. | | | -
NOTE:Using a suitable blanking cap, cap the power steering fluid reservoir. Disconnect the steering gear return line from the power steering fluid reservoir. - Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
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Place the end of the steering gear return line into a suitable container. | | | -
Lower the vehicle until the wheels are clear of the floor to allow the steering wheel to be rotated from lock to lock. | | | -
NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure the 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. Fill the power steering reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate fluid.
For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).
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CAUTION:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the power steering fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the MIN mark. NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure the 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. - With the aid of another technician, add the appropriate fluid until the system is free of contaminated fluid.
For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).
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Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting) Jacking (Description and Operation), Lifting (Description and Operation). | | | -
Remove the blanking cap from the power steering fluid reservoir and connect the power steering gear return line. | | | -
Install the radiator splash shield. | | | -
Install the engine undershield. | | | -
Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate fluid as necessary.
For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).
| Vehicles with 1.8L, 2.0L or diesel engine | | -
Install the headlight assembly.
For additional information, refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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