Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose With Vacuum Brake Booster

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.

Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

Removal Procedure





1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir to prevent excessive spillage.
3. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (4) from the power steering gear.
4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (4) from the power steering pump.
5. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (4) to the power steering pump.
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose (4) at the power steering pump to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (4) to the power steering gear.
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose (4) at the power steering gear to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.

Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose With Vacuum Brake Booster

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.

Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

Removal Procedure





1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir to prevent excessive spillage.
3. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose (3) from the power steering pump.
4. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose (3) from the power steering gear.
5. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the power steering gear outlet hose (3) to the power steering gear.
- Tighten the power steering gear outlet hose (3) at the power steering gear to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Position the clamp on the pump end of the power steering gear outlet hose.
4. Install the power steering gear outlet hose (3) to the power steering pump.
- Tighten the clamp on the power steering gear outlet hose. Fully crimp the clamp until zero gap between both halves is achieved prior to spring back.
5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose With Hydraulic Brake Booster

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.

Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

Removal Procedure





1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir to prevent excessive spillage.
3. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the hydraulic brake booster.
4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the power steering gear.
5. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (3) to the hydraulic brake booster.
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose (3) at the hydraulic brake booster to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (3) to the power steering gear.
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose (3) at the power steering gear to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.

Hydraulic Brake Booster Inlet Hose

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.

Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

Removal Procedure





1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir to prevent excessive spillage.
3. Remove the hydraulic brake booster inlet hose (2) from the power steering pump.
4. Remove the hydraulic brake booster inlet hose (2) from the hydraulic brake booster.
5. Remove the hydraulic brake booster inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the hydraulic brake booster inlet hose (3) to the hydraulic brake booster.
- Tighten the hydraulic brake booster inlet hose (2) at the hydraulic brake booster to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the hydraulic brake booster inlet hose (2) to the power steering pump.
- Tighten the hydraulic brake booster inlet hose (2) at the power steering pump to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.

Hydraulic Brake Booster Outlet Hose

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.

Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

Removal Procedure





1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir to prevent excessive spillage.
3. Remove the hydraulic brake booster outlet hose (1) from the power steering pump.
4. Remove the hydraulic brake booster outlet hose (1) from the power steering gear.
5. Remove the hydraulic brake booster outlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the hydraulic brake booster outlet hose (1) to the power steering gear.
- Tighten the hydraulic brake booster outlet hose (1) at the power steering gear to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Position the clamp on the pump end of the hydraulic brake booster outlet hose.
4. Install the hydraulic brake booster outlet hose (1) to the power steering pump.
- Tighten the clamp on the hydraulic brake booster outlet hose. Fully crimp the clamp until zero gap between both halves is achieved prior to spring back.
5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.