PS Remove - How much fluid comes out?

[Raf99]

I have to change my PS and I'm wondering how much fluid will come spilling out while I try to cap the ends (as the manual states)?

A lot, little, is it under pressure?
Does anyone have any tips? (I was thinking of taking the unit off, holding it above the PS fluid container and then taking the lines off.)


thanks

edit: Will I need to buy more PS Fluid also? (I have to travel 30min to another town to buy Honda PS Fluid).

[batever]

I would guess about 1.5 quarts of fluid.


The pressure in the line when power steering is operated is something like 300 psi. So yes, very high pressure, and dangerous. Not sure how much stays in the pressure line when the engine is not running and/or how to relieve it safely.

Best to find out.

[batever]

If you are just removing and replacing a power steering pump, you don't need to worry. There will we no pressure in the lines. (I've done it).
Just take a rag or plastic and place it under the power steering pump so when you undo the lines it doesn't pour into the alternator windings or belts. (i've done that; but it hasn't seemed to affect the alternator so far).

You will drip about a half a cup of fluid as i recall.

WELP I guess i answered my own question. Not sure how it works when you remove the rack, but just the power steering pump is easy.

The working pressure line is rigid (to withstand the 300 psi when the pump is operating and pressurizing it) so you'll have to do that one where the power steering is currently mounted. The feed line from the p.s. reservoir is flexible.

[Losiracer2]

the system isn't pressurized when the car is off. It'll come oozing out, so just have a couple shop towels to plug the leak and a cup to get some of the fluid.

[batever]

You can use a rag or something to stop up the lines, but I think it's best to use rubber plugs or the ends of those plastic gloves over the lines. You don't want some fabric scrap or paper pulp circulating throught he system where it can potentially clog a valve up. (although the risk is small)

I usually cut a couple of fingers off of one of those blue gloves and slip them over the ends of the lines with a rubber band to hold the fluid in because I don't have a correctly-sized rubber stopper.

Again, DO cover your alternator before doing this.

I would have a small 8 oz can of power steering fluid at the ready.

[Raf99]

Great. Thanks for all your help, I appreciate it. The car will be off. I'll use a small container and catch any coming out as I try to block the lines and some rags to catch what I miss (I'll put them over the alternator).

Again, thanks. I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to have a huge mess and the manual didn't say anything about it.

[batever]

You'll want a pan or something on the ground to put the old power steering pump in after you remove it from the car, as p.s. fluid will ooze out of it.