PROCEDURE
INSTALL POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
Install a new O-ring to the oil pressure switch.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the oil pressure switch.
Note
When reusing the oil pressure switch, inspect the O-ring.
If the O-ring has scratches or cuts, replace the new O-ring.
Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure switch.
Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY
ADD POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the fluid level.
Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.
Turn the steering wheel.
With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
Lower the vehicle.
Start the engine.
Idle the engine for a few minutes.
Turn the steering wheel.
With the engine idling, turn the wheel left or right to the full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds. *1
Repeat *1 several times.
Note
For vehicles with VGRS, if the steering wheel is turned from lock to lock repeatedly, the system may stop operating and the amount of rotation before the steering wheel locks may increase due to operation of the overheating prevention function. When the system temperature drops, the system operation automatically returns to normal.
Stop the engine.
| *a | Correct |
| *b | Incorrect |
Check for foaming or emulsification.
If the system has to be bled twice because of foaming or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
Check the fluid level.
INSPECT FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK
INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL FRONT RH
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH