steering fluid flows from the hose into the drain
pan. Add fluid to the reservoir as needed.
11. Once clean fluid comes out of the hose, remove
the plug from the reservoir and reconnect the
steering gear-to-reservoir hose to the reservoir.
12. Install a new power steering filter in the reservoir.
13. Inspect the reservoir cover and gasket for any
damage. Replace the reservoir cover or gasket if
needed.
14. Install the reservoir cover.
For the 1.6- and 2-quart reservoir, install the
cover and hand-tighten.
For the 4-quart reservoir, install the gasket, filter
top plate, and retaining ring, then hand-tighten
the retaining ring.
15. Fill the power steering reservoir with Dexron III.
Fill the 1.6- and 2-quart reservoir to the MAX
COLD mark.
Fill the 4-quart reservoir to the mark between the
MIN COLD and MAX HOT marks.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the reservoir to
empty and pull air into the power steering sys-
tem.
16. Start the engine and let it idle for about 15 sec-
onds, then check the reservoir and add fluid as
needed.
Since the power steering lines were drained, this
will need to be done several times before the
reservoir will remain full.
17. Start the engine and operate it at idle. Turn the
steering wheel to full lock left and right to adjust
the fluid level and remove any air from the power
steering pump and gear. Recheck the fluid level.
Add fluid as needed. The system is properly bled
when the steering pump does not labor when
turning the wheel.
18. Remove the jackstands and lower the vehicle.
46–04 Steering Driveline
Lubricating
Wipe the grease fittings clean. Using a pressure gun,
apply a lithium-based grease (NLGI grade 2) spar-
ingly to the universal joints and slip-joint splines.
46–05 Steering Gear
Lubricating
1. Wipe off debris from the grease fitting.
2. Using a hand-type grease gun, apply multipur-
pose chassis grease until the grease starts com-
ing out of the sector shaft dirt and water seal.
Figure 4 shows the location of the sector shaft
grease fitting.
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1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2. Reservoir Fill Cap
3. Retaining Ring
4. Filter Top Plate
5. Gasket
6. Filter
Fig. 3, 4-Quart Reservoir
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