Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Hoist the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.




3. Loosen the power steering cooler pipe clamp (2) and disconnect the power steering cooler pipe (3) from the power steering fluid cooler (1).




4. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1).
5. Remove and discard the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (2).
6. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the power steering gear outlet hose (3,4).
7. Remove any plastic retaining clips on the power steering cooler pipe and discard them.
8. Remove the power steering cooler pipe from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the power steering cooler pipe to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install a new power steering cooler pipe clamp (2).
3. Connect the power steering cooler pipe to the power steering gear outlet hose (3,4).
4. Install the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in)




5. Connect the power steering cooler pipe (3) to the power steering fluid cooler (1) and tighten the power steering cooler pipe clamp (2).
6. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
7. Fill and bleed the power steering system.