Preliminary ProceduresPlace drain pans under the vehicle.Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer toIntake Manifold Cover Replacement.Remove as much power steering fluid from the upper powersteering fluid reservoir as possible.Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer toAir Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer toAir Cleaner Assembly Replacement. | |
1 | Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Procedure Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hosefrom the upper power steering fluid reservoir. |
2 | Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Nut Caution:Refer toFastener Caution. Tighten9-Y(80-lb-in) |
3 | Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt Tighten9-Y(80-lb-in) |
4 | Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Washer |
5 | Power Steering Fluid Reservoir - Upper ProcedureFill and bleed the power steering system. Refer toPower Steering System Bleeding.Clean any excess power steering fluid from thevehicle. |
General Description
The rear suspension system on this vehicle is of theindependent link type. The rear suspension system performs thefollowing functions:Maintains the relationship of the rear axle to thebodyControls the torque reaction on acceleration andbrakingThe rear coil springs are retained between the spring sea ...