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Power Steering Hoses Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place the drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.





4. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.





5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering cooler pipe.
6. Remove the rubber section of the power return line from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Position the rubber section of the power return line to the vehicle.





2. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering cooler pipe.





3. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.
4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Fill the power steering system. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System.
8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
9. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.