Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement 3.6L Engine

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

1. Remove the engine dress cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
2. Place a large suitable container under the power steering fluid reservoir Inlet and outlet in order to collect draining fluid.




Important: The power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose (5) must be plugged to prevent the entry of foreign particles into the power steering system.

3. Release the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose worm drive clamp (4) and disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose (5) from the power steering fluid reservoir (2).
4. Plug the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose (5).
5. Release the power steering fluid reservoir outlet pipe/hose spring clamp (3).

Important: The power steering fluid reservoir outlet pipe/hose (6) must be plugged to prevent the entry of foreign particles into the power steering system.

6. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet pipe/hose (6) from the power steering fluid reservoir (2).
7. Plug the power steering fluid reservoir outlet pipe/hose (6).

Important: The power steering fluid reservoir bracket locking tang (1) must be released before removing the power steering fluid reservoir (2).

8. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir (2).

Important: The power steering fluid reservoir bracket locking tang (1) must be located correctly.

1. Install the power steering fluid reservoir (2).
2. Remove the plug from the power steering fluid reservoir outlet pipe/hose (6).
3. Connect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet pipe/hose (6) to the power steering fluid reservoir (2).
4. Tighten the power steering fluid reservoir outlet pipe/hose spring clamp (3).
5. Remove the plug from the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose (5).
6. Release the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose worm drive clamp (4) and connect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose (5) to the power steering fluid reservoir (2).

Notice: 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.

7. Fill power steering fluid reservoir with fluid to the MAX level mark on the reservoir.
8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
9. Check for power steering fluid leaks.
10. Install the engine dress cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .