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CAUTION: Only the original equipment crimp style (3) Install the hose clamps on the power steering fluid hoses. (4) Install power steering fluid hoses on the power steering fluid cooler. (Fig. 16). Be sure hose clamps (5) Using Crimper, Hose Clamp, Special Tool C-4124 properly crimp the clamps on the power (6) Lower the vehicle to a point where front tires are just off the ground. (7) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off. (8) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce- dure until the fluid level remains constant after run- (9) Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel (10) Add power steering fluid if necessary. refill as required. (12) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above procedure. POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER LINES REMOVAL (1) Secure the steering wheel in the STRAIGHT AHEAD position using a steering wheel holding tool. (2) Under the instrument panel, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear shaft. To (a) On early production vehicles, remove the “E” clip from the steering column intermediate shaft (b) On later production vehicles, remove the pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft coupler (Fig. ble from the power steering fluid reservoir. (4) Raise the vehicle using a frame contact type hoist or supported as required using jack stands. See of this service manual for the required hoisting or (5) Remove the left front wheel/tire. assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Front Bumper/ (7) Remove the hose clamps (Fig. 20) from the power steering fluid hoses. Drain power steering Fig. 18 Early Intermediate Shaft Attachment 1 – INTERMEDIATE SHAFT Fig. 19 Later Intermediate Shaft Attachment 1 – INTERMEDIATE SHAFT JX STEERING 19 - 17 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) |