Power Steering Pump To Steering Gear Pressure Line

Power Steering Pump 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.

NOTICE: Do not allow power steering fluid to contact the accessory drive belt or damage to the belt may occur.

1. Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Tray.

2. Detach the pressure line from the 2 pressure and return line retainers.

3. Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Power Steering Pump Pulley.

4. Disconnect the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) sensor electrical connector.

5. Remove the PSP sensor from the pressure line.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

6. Disconnect the pressure line fitting from the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).

7. Remove the pressure line bracket from the A/C compressor stud.
- Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer from the bracket.

- Remove the pressure line-to-A/C compressor stud nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

8. Detach the oil pressure sending unit wiring harness retainer from the pressure line bracket-to-starter stud.

9. Remove the nut from the pressure line bracket-to-starter stud and position the pressure line bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

10. Remove the steering line-to-steering gear retainer bolt.

11. Disconnect the pressure line from the steering gear.
- Remove the steering line clamp plate bolt and rotate the clamp plate.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

12. Detach the pressure line from the 3 pressure and return line retainers.

13. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission.
- Pinch the selector lever cable retainer clips together and carefully pull outward to detach the cable from the cable bracket.

- Carefully pull outward on the cable end to detach it from the shift shaft lever.

- Position the cable and retainer away from the pressure line.





14. Remove the pressure line.

15. Remove and discard the Teflon(R) seal from the pressure line fitting.

16. NOTE: Make sure the pressure line is routed correctly.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Using the Teflon(R) Seal Installer Set, install a new Teflon(R) seal on the pressure line fitting.

- Install a new O-ring seal.





17. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Steering System Power Steering System Filling.