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Fluid Cooler: Installation

  1. Install power steering fluid cooler on cross-car beam as shown in. Install 2 bolts attaching power steering fluid cooler to bumper reinforcement. Tighten attaching bolt to 23 N.m (200 INCH lbs.). See Figure. Install power steering fluid hoses on power steering fluid cooler.
  2. Install hose clamps on power steering fluid hoses. Be sure hose clamps are installed on hose past upset bead on power steering oil cooler. Install air cleaner. Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. Start engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn engine off. Add fluid if necessary.
  3. Repeat above procedure until fluid level remains constant after running engine. Start engine. Slowly turn steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting wheel stops. Add power steering fluid if necessary. Stop engine. Check fluid level and refill as required. If fluid is extremely foamy, allow vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat above procedure.