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Fluid Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the front wheels.
  2. Disconnect the return hose connection, and then connect a vinyl hose to the return hose, and drain the fluid into a container.
    Fig 1: Identifying Return Hose
    G05394782Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Disconnect the crank angle sensor connector.
  4. While operating the starter motor intermittently, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and right several times to drain all of the fluid.
  5. Connect the return hose securely, and then secure with the clip.
  6. Fill the oil reservoir with GENUINE MITSUBISHI POWER STEERING FLUID to the lower position of the filler, and then bleed the air (Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING  ).
    Fig 2: Identifying Crank Angle Sensor And Oil Filter
    G05394783Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
  8. Use the scan tool MB991958, check if the DTC is set. If it is set, erase it.
    Fig 3: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
    G05394784Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.