For 1990-2009 cars only
- Disconnect and remove the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
- Place the power steering gear on a bench next to the vehicle.
- Disconnect the pressure line at the point where the hose connects to the pipe. Extend this line in order to reach the power steering gear on the bench.
- Disconnect the return line from the power steering fluid reservoir. Extend this line in order to reach the power steering gear on the bench.
- Connect the power steering pipes to the power steering gear.
- Start the engine and allow it to idle for 10 seconds.
- Inspect the power steering fluid level. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
- Start the engine and turn the rack and pinion stub shaft to a full turn in each direction. Hold the shaft against each stop for 5 seconds.
- Inspect for possible leak points. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
- Stop the engine.
- Disconnect the power steering pipes from the power steering gear.
- Remove the extensions and reconnect the pressure and return lines.
- Install and connect the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
- Start the engine and allow it to idle for 10 seconds.
- Inspect the power steering fluid level. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
Important: Pressure checks or pressure and flow checks may also be conducted using this set-up.
