REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Kia Spectra (2004 release)

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				Replacing the power steering reservoir
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Replacing the power steering reservoir

Replace the tank if excessive contamination is located in the filter and damage it.

You will need: a syringe, pliers.

1. Pump (for example, a syringe or a rubber bulb) fluid from the power steering reservoir.


2. Remove the screw securing the power steering reservoir to the bracket body ...	3. ... and move in the direction of the tank.


4. Loosen the hose clamp on the liquid in the power steering pump to the tank nozzle by squeezing it with pliers bent tabs, slide the clamp on a hose ...	5. ... and disconnect the hose.

6. Similarly, disconnect the hose from the fluid return line pipe of a tank ...

7. ... and remove the tank.

8. Place the power steering reservoir in the reverse order of removal.

9. Add a liquid in a tank to the upper mark and bleed the power steering system (see. "Replacing the hydraulic fluid and bleeding of the power assisted steering").