Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

REMOVAL -1/2" PRESSURE HOSE
1. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Remove the air box.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the metal skid plate.
5. Disconnect the high pressure hose from the hydraulic fan motor.





6. Disconnect the high pressure hose from the power steering pump.
7. Remove the hose from the clipped position on the fan shroud.
8. Remove the hose from the vehicle.

REMOVAL- 1/2" RETURN HOSE
1. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Remove the air box.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the metal skid plate.
5. Disconnect the rubber return hose from the hydraulic fan motor.





6. Disconnect the rubber return hose from the power steering reservoir .
7. Remove the hose from the vehicle.

REMOVAL - 3/8" PRESSURE HOSE
1. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Remove the air box.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the metal skid plate.
5. Disconnect the high pressure hose from the hydraulic fan motor.





6. Disconnect the high pressure hose from the power steering gear.
7. Remove the hose from the clipped position on the fan shroud.
8. Remove the hose from the vehicle.

REMOVAL- 3/8" RETURN HOSE
1. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Remove the air box.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rubber hose from the steering cooler outlet tube.





5. Disconnect the rubber hose from the power steering reservoir.
6. Remove the hose from the vehicle.

REMOVAL - 3/8" GEAR OUTLET HOSE
1. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Remove the air box.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rubber hose from the steering cooler inlet tube.





5. Disconnect the metal tube from the power steering gear.
6. Remove the hose from the vehicle.

REMOVAL - INLET COOLER HOSE
1. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
2. Drain the power steering fluid out of the reservoir.
3. Remove the air box.
4. Remove the front fascia grille assembly.
5. Remove the grille opening reinforcement panel
6. Place a drain pan under the cooler.





7. Disconnect the lower hose at cooler.
8. Disconnect the cooler hose at the gear.





9. Remove the bracket holding the cooler hoses.
10. Remove the cooler hose from the vehicle.

REMOVAL - OUTLET COOLER HOSE
1. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
2. Drain the power steering fluid out of the reservoir.
3. Remove the air box.
4. Remove the front fascia grille assembly.
5. Remove the grille opening reinforcement panel
6. Place a drain pan under the cooler.
7. Disconnect the upper hose at cooler.
8. Disconnect the cooler hose at the reservoir.
9. Remove the bracket holding the cooler hoses.
10. Remove the cooler hose from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION -1/2" PRESSURE HOSE

NOTE: Lubrication and a new O-ring must be used when reinstalling.

1. Install the hoses to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the high pressure hose to the power steering pump Tighten the hose to 22.5 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the high pressure hose to the hydraulic fan motor Tighten the hose to 22.5 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the hose to the clipped position on the fan shroud.
5. Install the metal skid plate.
6. Install the air box.
7. Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the system.

INSTALLATION -1/2" RETURN HOSE
1. Install the hoses to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the rubber return hose to the power steering reservoir Tighten the hose clamp.
3. Reconnect the rubber return hose to the hydraulic fan motor Tighten the hose.
4. Install the metal skid plate.
5. Install the air box.
6. Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the system.

INSTALLATION - 3/8" PRESSURE HOSE

NOTE: Lubrication and a new O-ring must be used when reinstalling.

1. Install the hoses to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the high pressure hose to the hydraulic fan motor Tighten the hose to 22.5 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the high pressure hose to the power steering gear Tighten the hose to 22.5 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the hose to the clipped position on the fan shroud.
5. Install the metal skid plate.
6. Install the air box.
7. Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the system.

INSTALLATION - 3/8" RETURN HOSE
1. Install the hoses to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the rubber hose to the steering cooler outlet tube Tighten the hose clamp.
3. Reconnect the rubber hose to the power steering reservoir Tighten the hose clamp.
4. Install the air box.
5. Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the system.

INSTALLATION - 3/8" GEAR OUTLET HOSE

NOTE: Lubrication and a new O-ring must be used when reinstalling.

1. Install the hoses to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the rubber hose to the steering cooler inlet tube Tighten the hose clamp.
3. Reconnect the metal tube to the power steering gear Tighten the hose to 22.5 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the air box.
5. Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the system.

INSTALLATION - INLET COOLER HOSE
1. Install the cooler hose to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the cooler hose at the gear.
3. Reconnect the lower hose at cooler. Tighten the hose to 22.5 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
4. Install the bracket holding the cooler hoses.
5. Install the air box.
6. Install the grille opening reinforcement panel
7. Install the front fascia grille assembly.
8. Reconnect negative battery cable at battery.
9. Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the system.

INSTALLATION - OUTLET COOLER HOSE
1. Install the cooler hose to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the cooler hose at the reservoir.
3. Reconnect the upper hose at the cooler. Tighten the hose to 22.5 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
4. Install the bracket holding the cooler hoses. Tighten the bracket to 22.5 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
5. Install the air box.
6. Install the grille opening reinforcement panel
7. Install the front fascia grille assembly.
8. Reconnect negative battery cable at battery.
9. Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the system.