How to drain (and replace) power steering fluid ?

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1/ Place a drain pan under steering rack. 2/ Disconnect hose from steering rack. a/ Remove bolt from retaining plate. b/ Release hose, hold it clear of steering rack and allow fluid to drain.
Jun. 12, 2012

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I would run it for a day and replace power steering fluid to make sure whole system is free of water/alcohol

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.


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4. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose (1) from the remote power steering fluid reservoir.


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5. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose (1) from the power steering pump.
ImportantDisconnect any clips as needed before attempting removal.

6. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

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The parts that need to be replaced is the whole power steering component that actually turn the wheels.Don't let him temp repair it...that's a waste of money. Make sure there is a wheel alignment done after the parts are replaced

Power steering fluid has not been changed in eons, i suggest draining the fluid, refilling with a cheap fresh fluid, then bleed the system by turning the wheels from lock to lock a few times with the cap of the steering fluid master cylinder off, then drain the system again & refill with good quality power steering fluid - it should be pink & smell sweet, - the power steering fluid that is!!

I would drain your power steering pump, even if I had to take it off and dump the fluid! Yes, you do need to use power steering fluid, but what will get you in the most trouble is if you mix your fluids because then they work against each other.

While some people will use transmission fluid in a power steering pump in an emergency, I always recommend they drain it out and use the proper fluid in the proper place.

PLACE PLASTIC BAG OVER ALTERNATOR TO KEEP FROM GETTING POWER STEERING FLUID IN IT.WILL DAMAGE IT.USE A SIPHON REMOVE ALL POWER STEERING FLUID IN PUMP RESERVOIR.THEN REMOVE REMOVE BOTH POWER STEERING HOSES CATCH WHAT FLUID LEFT IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP IN A DRAIN PAN UNDERNEATH THE VECHICLE TRY NOT TO GET POWER STEERING FLUID ON CAR PAINT IT WILL REMOVE CAR PAINT.AND POWER STEERING FLUID IS DANGEROUS.ITS A NEW KIND TRY NOT TO GET ANY ON SKIN OR CLOTHES WEAR LATEX GLOVES WHEN HANDLING IT.

xus LS 400 and locate the power steering pump pulley, fluid reservoir and pump on the upper front driver side of the engine.

2 Connect the pulley remove tool to the front of the power steering pulley. Brace the arms on the pulley tool on the **** of the pulley. Connect the metal key in the middle of the pulley tool to the nut in the middle of the pulley. Connect the power drill to the pulley tool and pull the trigger to remove the pulley securing nut. Remove the drive belt and the pulley.

3 Position the drain container under the power steering pump. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the pump using the metric ratchet set. Let the fluid drain from the pump into the drain container. Replace the drain plug to the bottom of the power steering pump.

4 Remove the securing bolts from the right and left side of the reservoir and the pump using the metric ratchet set. Pull the pump upward and disconnect the hose from the bottom of the pump using the wrench. Pull the pump from the engine compartment.

5 Lower the new power steering pump into the engine compartment. Reconnect the hose to the bottom of the power steering pump. Position the new power steering pump onto the engine. Replace the securing bolts the right and left side of the pump and reservoir. Tighten the bolts using the metric ratchet set.

6 Replace the power steering pump pulley the opposite way that you removed it. Reconnect the drive belt.

Fill the power steering pump reservoir with fresh power steering fluid. Start the engine and rotate the steering wheel to circulate the new power steering fluid. I no i gave you directions on how to remove the whole power steering pump question is the pully loose or are you wanting to just change a belt good luck happy holidays

Wild guess here... pin hole leak in power steering line leaked fluid on to exhaust manifold. Drained fluid caused power steering to go out. Replace power steering hydraulic line.

When power steering hose replacement is required, follow these steps:

1. With the engine stopped, remove the return hose at the power steering gear, and allow the fluid to drain from this hose into a drain pan. On some cars, the vehicle must be lifted on a hoist to replace the power steering hoses.
2. Loosen and remove all hose fittings from the pump and steering gear.
3. Remove all hose-to-chassis clips.
4. Remove the hoses from the chassis, and cap the pump and steering fittings.
5. If O-rings are used on the hose ends, install new O-rings. TRW steering gear cylinder lines have gaskets that are serviced as a unit. The old gasket must be pried out of the fittings in the housing before the new lines and gaskets are installed. Lubricate O-rings with power steering fluid.
6. Reverse steps 1 through 4 to install the power steering hoses. Tighten all fittings to the manufacturer's specified torque. Be sure all hose-to-chassis clips are in place. Do not position hoses where they rub on other components.
7. Fill the pump reservoir to the full mark with the manufacturer's recommended fluid. Bleed air from the power steering system. Check the fluid level in the reservoir and add fluid as required.