As with the other fluids in your Toyota Corolla, the power steering fluid will loose its properties after a while and it will require a replacement.
The job can be done easily at home, using some pliers, a catchpan and of course the replacement steering fluid according to your model. Also, don’t forget to grab a pair of rubber gloves, as the fluid is quite toxic for your skin. Here’s how it’s done:
Open up the hood and locate the steering fluid container. It should be located on the passenger side
Put the catchpan under the vehicle to collect all the spilled fluid that will come
Use the pliers to open the safety rings attached to the two hoses connected to the container
Remove the hoses and let all the fluid drain out the container
Reattach the hoses and put the safety rings back
Refill the container with fresh steering fluid up until the indicated level
Start up the engine and turn the steering wheel to full lock in both directions in order too bleed the system and release any air bubbles
Put the cap back on the fluid container and wipe any spillage.
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