Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (LZ9/LGD) (3.9L)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Install drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
3. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.




4. Remove the power steering pressure hose retainer bolt (2).
5. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose fitting (1) from the power steering pump.




6. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose fitting (1) from the steering gear.
7. Remove the remaining plastic retainer from the power steering pressure hose.
8. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.
2. Install the plastic retainer to the power steering pressure hose.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: Start all fittings and bolt by hand before finalizing any torques.

3. Connect the power steering pressure hose fitting (1) to the steering gear. Tighten the power steering pressure hose fitting to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).




4. Connect the power steering pressure hose fitting (1) to the power steering pump. Tighten the power steering pressure hose fitting to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).
5. Install the power steering pressure hose retainer bolt (2). Tighten the power steering pressure retainer bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
6. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
7. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).