Withdrawal procedure
1. Raise the vehicle and place it on the supports provided for this purpose.
2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. For engine type, see Section 1G1 or 1G2, 1G3 "Engine exhaust system".
3. Remove the transaxle rear mount assembly. For engine type, see Section 1B or 1C1, 1C2 "Mechanical part of the engine".
4. For all-wheel drive, remove the transfer case. Section 5D "Transfer case»
5. Drain the fluid from the power steering reservoir.
6. Disconnect the power steering hydraulic cylinder pipes from the steering gear at the valve side. Replace o-rings if necessary.
7. Disconnect the power steering hydraulic cylinder pipes from the cylinder side of the steering gear.
8. Remove the steering cylinder hydraulic cylinder pipes from the vehicle.
Installation order
1. Lubricate all new O-rings with power steering fluid.
2. Place the o-rings in the housing and install the steering hydraulic cylinder tubes.
3. Connect the power steering hydraulic cylinder pipes to the steering gear on the valve side.
Tighten
Torque the hydraulic cylinder line fittings on the valve side to 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).
4. Connect the power steering hydraulic cylinder pipes to the steering gear on the cylinder side.
Tighten
Torque the hydraulic cylinder line fittings on the cylinder side to 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).
5. Lower the car.
6. For all-wheel drive, install a transfer case. See Section 5D "Transfer case»
7. Install the transaxle rear mount assembly. For engine type, see Section 1B or 1C1, 1C2 "Mechanical part of the engine".
8. Install the front exhaust pipe. For engine type, see Section 1G1 or 1G2, 1G3 "Engine exhaust system".
Note: Always use DEXRON®-IID Power Steering Fluid for topping up or complete fluid changes. The use of an unsuitable fluid will damage hoses and seals and result in leakage.
9. Fill reservoir with power steering fluid.
10. Make sure there is no leakage. If a leak is found, correct its cause and bleed the system. See «Bleeding the power steering system» in this section.