Hose - Supply

REMOVAL






1. Remove the filler cap from remote power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.






3. Remove power steering fluid supply hose routing clip from stud in strut tower.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Remove the hose clamp securing the supply hose to the power steering pump, then remove the supply hose from the fitting on the pump.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Remove hose clamp attaching the power steering fluid supply hose to the power steering fluid reservoir.
8. Remove the power steering fluid supply hose from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: On V-6 engine applications, the power steering fluid supply hose must be routed tightly against the strut tower and parallel to the dash panel. It must also be routed under the wiring harness and below the drip tube. This routing will prevent the power steering fluid supply hose from coming in contact with the accessory drive belt.

1. Install and correctly route the power steering fluid supply hose from remote fluid reservoir down to power steering pump.
2. Install the fluid supply hose onto the power steering fluid reservoir. Install the hose clamp on the fluid supply hose. Be sure hose clamp is installed past bead on fluid reservoir fitting.
3. Raise vehicle
4. Install power steering fluid supply hose on power steering pump fitting. Install the hose clamp on the fluid supply hose. Be sure hose clamp is installed past bead on pump fitting.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Install routing clip on power steering fluid supply hose. Be sure routing clip is installed in a position to correctly align with stud in strut tower.
7. Install routing clip for power steering fluid supply hose on stud in strut tower.
8. Fill the remote fluid reservoir to the proper level and let the fluid settle for at least two 2 minutes.
9. Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off.
10. Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
11. Check for leaks.