If your power steering reservoir is leaking, it’s important to take action as soon as possible in order to prevent further damage. This guide will show you how to remove a power steering reservoir.
Tools You’ll Need
In order to remove a power steering reservoir, you’ll need a wrench, sparkplug socket, ratchet, extension and drive shaft tool.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the battery cable clips.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the four screws that hold the power steering reservoir cover in place.
5. Carefully remove the cover.
6. Disconnect the power steering hoses from their connections along the bottom of the reservoir.
7. Remove the reservoir by gently pushing and sliding it out from under the car.
8. Clean up any spilled fluid and debris using a shop vac or broom and bucket
How To Do It
The process of removing a power steering reservoir is relatively simple, but it can be a bit challenging to get to. If the reservoir is leaking, it will need to be drained and replaced. If the reservoir is not leaking, it can be unscrewed from the vehicle.
Tips for Removing a Power Steering Reservoir
Removing a power steering reservoir can be a tricky job, but with the right tools and instructions it can be done easily. Follow these tips to remove your reservoir:
1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2) Remove the bolts that hold the power steering reservoir to the frame. Be sure to loosen them enough so that you can wiggle the reservoir out of its mountings.
3) Slide the reservoir off of the mounting brackets and down towards the drivetrain.
4) Remove the bolts that hold the upper portion of the drivetrain to the frame. Again, be sure to loosen them so that you can slide the drivetrain off of the frame.
5) Carefully pry off the two ends of the power steering hose from their fittings on either side of the engine block. Make sure not to lose any of the hoses!
6) Loosen and take off the crankcase cover. The power steering pump will now be exposed. Using a wrench, remove the pump’s bolt and unscrew it from its shaft. Be careful not to damage it!
7) Carefully remove the pump assembly from its housing by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to lose any parts!
Conclusion
If you have a power steering reservoir that needs to be replaced, there are a few different ways to do it. The easiest way is to remove the entire reservoir by unscrewing the bolts that hold it in place. If this isn’t an option or you don’t have enough space, you can also unscrew the bolts that attach the arm to the car and take off the arm itself. You will then need to remove the bolt that attaches the reservoir to the pump, and finally, unplug the hose from the pump.