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Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement



Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Place the drain pan under the power steering pump and the power steering gear.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis.





3. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the pump.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

5. 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.

Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.

6. Use a utility stand in order to support the rear of the frame.
7. Remove the frame rear bolts.
8. Lower the frame rear to gain clearance.
9. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.





10. Remove the power steering gear hose clip.
11. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the steering gear.
12. Remove the power steering hose from the hose retainer.
13. Remove the power steering pressure hose.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the power steering pressure hose.
2. Install the power steering hose to the hose retainer.





3. Install the power steering hose retainer to the power steering gear.





4. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Connect the power steering hose to the steering gear.

Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the power steering gear hose clip.
6. Install the power steering gear heat shield.
7. Use the utility stand in order to raise the frame rear.
8. Install the frame rear bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 165 Nm (122 ft. lbs.).

9. Remove the utility stand.
10. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Connect the power steering pressure hose to the pump.

Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

13. Install the drive belt.
14. Bleed the power steering system.
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