Shut off the2012 Subaru Outback s engine. Remove the hose at the power steering gear and allow the power steering fluid to drain into a pan. Loosen and remove the fittings that hold the hose in place at the pump and steering gear. Next, cap the pump and gear fittings and remove all the clips that connect the hose to the chassis. The power steering pump produces high pressures (between 800 - 2,000 lbs./400 - 1,000 kg, depending on model) and high heat. Heat + pressure = fluid breakdown/failure; fluid failure = power steering pump and/or rack failure; power steering pump and/or rack failure = costly repair. [/FONT] A power steering system needs a certain amount of hydraulic fluid pressure to function properly. If there is a leak in the system, the level of hydraulic fluid pressure will drop, making the system less responsive. 2. Screeching Noise While Turning: Another symptom of leaking fluid is a screeching noise while turning. Even though clean motor oil, automatic trans fluid, gear oil and power steering fluid are relatively harmless, coolant, washer fluid and brake fluid can do all sorts of damage to the human nervous A steering rack works by using hydraulic fluid and an internal piston to make steering easier for the driver. A worn steering rack will show symptoms like leaking power steering fluid, stiff steering feel, and clunking, grinding, or thudding noises from steering components. Refill Power Steering Fluid. Insufficient fluid is a main source of power steering faults. Pop the hood of your car and locate the power steering fluid reservoir. The level should be between MIN and MAX indicators on the translucent plastic tank. Top up the reservoir with compatible fluid if low. But with power steering fluid in the machine. You can use atf to flush the system, but my experiences have been that a power steering system full of atf will later leak and have issues like that until the atf is removed and replaced with genuine OEM power steering fluid. I used the old GM #1050017 power steering fluid, which looked exactly like
Power steering fluid: This can be red, reddish-brown, or brown if it is old. It’s thin in consistency, with an oily feel. It can smell like burnt marshmallows. Your mechanic can inspect your power steering system. Automatic transmission fluid: This also starts out red when new, then progressively turns reddish-brown as it wears and the miles
96 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Nov 19, 2009. 2002 Escape XLS 2.0L 4-cyl w 5-spd manual. I'm planning on doing a power steering fluid flush. The owner's manual says to use. Mercon ATF, but from what I've read it's no longer available ( not sure ). The auto parts stores sell P/S fluid of course, but I have no idea if it's the same as the Mercon .
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