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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Holden 🢒 2008 🢒 Captiva 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering 🢒 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1768602 Size: SH
  1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
  2. Remove the reservoir bolts.

    3. Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Loosen the hose clamps and remove both hoses from the reservoir.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1768602 Size: SH
  1. Attach the power steering fluid reservoir to the reservoir bracket.

    2. Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Connect both hoses to the fluid reservoir and secure the hose clamps.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the fluid reservoir bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fluid reservoir bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

    Notice: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Fill the fluid reservoir with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .

    5. Notice: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Bleed the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  6. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the cause of the leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .