I would recommend leaving that job for the pro's.
# Disable airbag system. # Remove steering column covers and lower instrument panel cover # Lower steering column # Disconnect the shift interlock cable from ignition lock housing # The lock assembly is clamped to the steering column by two shear-head bolts. Drill heads off each bolt and remove the bracket. # Remove the steering lock assembly from the steering column
Disconnect the line at the lowest point and let the fluid drain into a pan. When it has finished draining, then disconnect the top end of the hose and remove it. Put the new hose in following the same path as the old one. Fill the system with new fluid, then with the engine running, turn the steering wheel fully from side to side several times to purge any air in the system.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from stop to stop. As you turn the steering wheel from extreme left to extreme right this will remove the air from the system. You may have to repeat this a few times to remove all the air.
You need to remove the old one. For that you need to put your car on stands, remove front wheels. Remove the sway bar link. Drain the steering fluid out of the system. Disconnect the steering column from the rack. Disconnect two pipes coming from the power steering pump and going to the power steering fluid reservoir. After that disconnect the tie rods. Remove two bolts attaching the rack to the car body. Take out carefully the rack out of the car through the left side. Installation is opposite to the removal. Make sure that you align marks on the steering column and the rack. Refill and bleed the system.
why do we need a steering system
An integral power-steering system is otherwise known as a four-wheel steering system. It is also known as an all-wheel steering system.
the passlock antitheft system will cause a lack of fuel enable to injectors.
not too much of a car buff, but I do know that the power steering pump is on the left side of the engine, right next to or under the pully system for the fan belt. power steering fluid is clear. It could be your power steering pump, or a bad seal on a hose causing it to leak.
System has to be "purged" to remove all air from lines System has to be "purged" to remove all air from lines
DISCONNECT BATTERY FIRST. Let set for about 20 minutes or so. This is to make sure no residual power left in system. Next remove air bag. Usually two screws holding it in from the back of the steering wheel. Remove the connector. There is probably a large nut. Remove the nut. Then you should be able to use some type of bolt puller or steering wheel puller to remove it.
In the steering column. You'll have to remove the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller tool. This can be a dangerous repair job due to the airbag in the steering wheel. Get a Haynes or Chilton's manual for the details on how to do this as well as how to disarm the airbag system.
Remove cap from P/S reservoir and make sure it is full. Start the engine and while it is running turn the steering wheel fully left and then fully right. Do this at least 5 times. This will remove any air from the system. Drive the vehicle and repeat the process if you still have air in the system.