Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front air deflector.
3. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.





4. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose to frame retaining bolt.





5. Disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose from the power steering cooler.





6. Remove the power steering lines to power steering gear retaining bolt.





7. Disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose from the power steering gear.
8. Remove the power steering return line from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the power steering gear outlet hose to the vehicle.
2. Connect the power steering gear outlet hose to the power steering gear.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the power steering hoses to power steering gear retaining bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).





4. Connect the power steering gear outlet hose to the power steering cooler.





5. Install the power steering gear outlet hose to frame retaining bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (40 lb in).

6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
7. Install the front air deflector.
8. Lower the vehicle
9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.