Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe Replacement

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe Replacement (1.6L)

Removal Procedure





Important: The power steering gear inlet pipe connects the power steering gear to the power steering gear inlet hose.

1. Use a siphon in order to remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir (6).





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

Important: Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any escaping fluid.

2. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe fitting (5) from the steering gear.
3. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe and the 2 gaskets from the steering gear.
4. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe from the power steering gear inlet hose.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the power steering gear inlet pipe to the power steering gear inlet hose.

- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose to the power steering gear inlet pipe connection to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the power steering gear inlet pipe (6) and the 2 gaskets to the steering gear.
3. Install the pipe fitting (5) in order to retain the pipe to the gear.

- Tighten the fitting to 35 Nm (25.5 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Add power steering fluid to the reservoir. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.

Notice: Refer to Air In The Steering System Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.