Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir as possible.
2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.




4. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the power steering pump (1) and discard the O-ring seal.




5. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose from the steering gear and discard the O-ring seal.
6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Position the power steering gear inlet hose to the vehicle.





Important: Start all power steering gear inlet hose fittings by hand before finalizing any torques.



Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install a new O-ring seal and connect the power steering gear inlet hose to the steering gear.

Tighten the fitting to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).





3. Install a new O-ring seal and connect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the steering pump (1).

Tighten the fitting to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

4. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove any drain pans.
5. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair) .