Nissan Murano: Steering / Steering System :: Periodic Maintenance. Power Steering Fluid

Draining and Refilling

DRAINING

Disconnect the hydraulic lines from the steering gear. Refer to Exploded View.

Drain power steering fluid into a suitable container.

REFILLING

Connect the hydraulic lines to the steering gear. Refer to Exploded View.

Fill power steering reservoir while checking power steering fluid level.

Bleed air from power steering hydraulic system. Refer to Air Bleeding Hydraulic System.

Check for power steering fluid leaks.

If air bleeding is not complete, excessive noise in the power steering oil pump will be present.

Make sure the engine is off.

Remove cover. Refer to Exploded View.

Turn the steering wheel from the full right stop position and then to full left stop position several times. Repeat until bubbles are no longer being generated in the reservoir.

When the power steering fluid level lowers, refill the reservoir.

CAUTION:

Do not allow the power steering fluid level to drop below the hatching area on the power steering reservoir cap indicator.

Repeat steps three and four until the power steering fluid level stabilizes.

Start the engine and run at idle.

Turn the steering wheel from the full right stop position and then to full left stop position several times. Repeat until bubbles or fluid discoloration are no longer being generated in the reservoir.

When the power steering fluid level lowers, refill the reservoir.

Stop the engine.

Verify proper power steering fluid level. Power steering fluid level should be in the hatching area on the power steering reservoir cap indicator.