Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line

Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line

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Removal and Installation

CAUTION: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Using a suitable suction device, siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Remove the power steering pressure line banjo bolt and disconnect the line from the power steering gear.
^ Discard the 2 seals.
^ To install, tighten to 55 Nm (44 ft. lbs).
4. Release the clamp and disconnect the return hose from the steering gear.
5. Release the clamp and disconnect the return hose from the return line.
6. Remove the 3 power steering line bracket-to-steering gear bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs).
7. Remove the power steering pressure line banjo bolt and disconnect the line from the power steering pump.
^ Discard the 2 seals.
^ To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs).
8. To install, reverse removal procedure.
^ Fill the power steering system.