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Installation Procedure

    NOTE: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Power Steering Cooler
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  1. Install the power steering fluid cooler (8) to the cooler brackets (3).
  2. Ensure the cooler clips (7) are in the correct locations.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the 2 bolts (6) to the cooler clips in order to retain the cooler to the cooler brackets.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 6.5 N.m (57.5 lb in).

  4. Install the bolt (9) in order to retain the cooler to the body.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 6.5 N.m (57.5 lb in).

  5. Install the 2 cooler hoses (11) to the 2 cooler pipes. Install the 2 hose clamps (10).
  6. Install the 2 power steering gear outlet pipes to the 2 cooler hoses. Install the 2 hose clamps (1, 2).
    7. NOTE: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
    8. NOTE: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
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