Hydraulic Booster To Steering Gear Pressure Line
Hydraulic Booster to Steering Gear Pressure Line
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.
NOTE: The hydraulic booster jumper line and the pressure line can be serviced separately. It is not necessary to disconnect the jumper line from the hydraulic booster when servicing the pressure line.
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
6.0L diesel vehicles
3. Remove the pushpin retainers and the upper air deflector.
4. Remove the 2 power steering fluid reservoir bracket-to-cowl bolts.
- To install, tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).
5. Remove the 2 power steering fluid reservoir bracket-to-radiator support bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
6. Position the power steering fluid reservoir and reservoir bracket aside.
7. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the air cleaner outlet tube.
8. NOTE: Air cleaner side shown, other side similar.
Loosen the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
All vehicles
NOTE: The hydraulic booster jumper line and the pressure line can be serviced separately. It is not necessary to disconnect the jumper line from the hydraulic booster when servicing the pressure line.
9. NOTE: Thoroughly clean all foreign material from the threads.
Disconnect the pressure line-to-hydraulic booster jumper line fitting.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
10. NOTE: Thoroughly clean all foreign material from the threads.
Disconnect the pressure line-to-steering gear fitting and remove the pressure line.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
12. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Steering.