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Power Steering Fluid: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  3. Remove air intake duct.
  4. Drain fluid from the reservoir tank.
  5. Lift-up the vehicle.
  6. Remove under cover.
  7. Remove jack-up plate.
    Fig 1: Removing Jack-Up Plate
    G02863170Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect one pipe joint A from center of gearbox assembly, and connect a vinyl hose to it. While turning steering wheel to the left and right, drain fluid through the hose. Similarly, drain fluid from the other pipe joint B.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting One Pipe Joint A From Center Of Gearbox Assembly
    G02863171Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Connect pipe joint A and B.
  10. When pouring power steering fluid, refer to INSTALLATION  , Power Steering Fluid .
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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