Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid (Without Hydroboost)
| CAUTION | When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks. |
- Clean the area surrounding the reservoir cap.
- Remove the reservoir cap.
- Inspect the power steering pump fluid level at regular intervals. Use the appropriate procedure below. Add fluid when required. Refer to «Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (USA and Canada)»(ref-364508-S19004340532010063000000) . Fluid Is Cold Remove the reservoir cap. Inspect the fluid level on the capstick. Ensure that the fluid level is between the bottom of the COLD/FULL mark and the end of the capstick. Fluid Is Hot Run the engine until the fluid reaches about 80°C (170°F). Turn the engine OFF. Remove the reservoir cap. Inspect the fluid level on the capstick. Ensure that the fluid level is between the HOT/FULL and the COLD/FULL marks on the capstick.
- If the fluid level is low, add power steering fluid to the proper level.
- Install the reservoir cap.
- When checking the fluid level after servicing the steering system, bleed the air from the system. Refer to «Power Steering System Bleeding»(ref-364521-S18522497532010063000000) .
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid (With Hydroboost)
| CAUTION | When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks. |
- If the power steering system has been serviced, bleed the power steering system to remove any trapped air from the system. Refer to «Power Steering System Bleeding»(ref-364521-S18522497532010063000000) .
- Fully charge the hydro-boost accumulator using the following procedure: Start the engine. Firmly apply the brake pedal 2 to 3 times. Turn the engine OFF.
- Clean the area surrounding the reservoir cap.
- Remove the reservoir cap.
- Inspect the power steering pump fluid level at regular intervals. Add fluid when required. Refer to «Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (USA and Canada)»(ref-364508-S19004340532010063000000) .
- If the fluid level is low, add power steering fluid to the proper level.
- Install the reservoir cap.
- When checking the fluid level after servicing the steering system, bleed the air from the system. Refer to «Power Steering System Bleeding»(ref-364521-S18522497532010063000000) .
| IMPORTANT | Do not reuse any drained power steering fluid regardless of appearance or condition. |
- Turn OFF the engine.
- Raise the front end of the vehicle off the ground until the tires and wheels turn freely. Refer to «Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle»(ref-364496-S07186948972010063000000) .
- Place a large container under the fluid return hose in order to collect the draining fluid.
- Remove the fluid return hose at the power steering pump reservoir inlet connection.
- Plug the reservoir return hose inlet connection on the power steering pump.
- With the key on engine off, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and to the right while an assistant maintains the minimum fluid level in the reservoir using new approved power steering fluid. Continue until the fluid from the return hose runs clear.
- Remove the plug from the pump reservoir inlet connection and install the fluid return hose to the pump reservoir.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to «Power Steering System Bleeding»(ref-364521-S18522497532010063000000) .
- Inspect the power steering fluid for the following indications of contamination: Milky fluid - water Brown fluid - burnt Plastic debris or dirt chunks
- If the fluid is contaminated, repeat steps 2-9.
- Lower the vehicle and check the Power Steering system for leaks.
