Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch -- Installation |
| 1. INSTALL POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH |
Install a new O-ring to the oil pressure switch.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the oil pressure switch.
Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure switch.
- Torque:
- 21 N*m{210 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- Do not allow foreign matter to contact the oil seal face of the power steering oil pressure switch (surface which contacts the pressure feed tube).
- Be careful not to damage the O-ring when installing the power steering oil pressure switch
Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
| 2. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID |
| 3. INSPECT FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK |
| 4. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID |
Check the fluid level.
Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.
Turn the steering wheel.
With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
Lower the vehicle.
Start the engine.
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
Turn the steering wheel.
With the engine idling, turn the wheel to the left or right full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds.*1
Repeat *1 several times.
Stop the engine.
Check for foaming or emulsification.
If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foaming or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the power steering system.Text in Illustration *a CORRECT *b INCORRECT
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Check the fluid level.