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P/S Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place the drain pan under the power steering pump and the power steering gear.
3. Remove the return hose from the cooler pipe.

Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.

Notice: Set steering shaft so the block tooth on the upper steering shaft is at the 12 o'clock position, the wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead and set the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the coil.

4. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Lower/Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Steering Column- Tilt.
5. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame rear.
6. Remove the frame rear bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement in Body and Frame.
7. Use the utility stand in order to lower the frame rear to gain access.
8. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement.





9. Remove the power steering gear hose clip.
10. Remove the cooler pipe from the steering gear.





11. Remove the cooler pipe retainer bolt/screw.
12. Remove the cooler pipe retainer.
13. Remove the cooler pipe from the retainers on the frame.
14. Remove the cooler pipe.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the cooler pipe.
2. Install the cooler pipe to the retainers on the frame.
3. Install the cooler pipe retainer.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the cooler pipe retainer bolt/screw.
- Tighten the cooler pipe retainer bolt/screw to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





5. Install the cooler pipe to the steering gear.
- Tighten the power steering gear cooler pipe fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the power steering gear hose clip.
7. Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement.





8. Install the return hose to the cooler pipe.
9. Use the utility stand in order to raise the frame rear.
10. Install the NEW frame rear bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement in Body and Frame.

Notice: Set steering shaft so the block tooth on the upper steering shaft is at the 12 o'clock position, the wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead and set the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the coil.

11. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Lower/Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Steering Column-Tilt.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
14. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
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