Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

HOSES - 3.7L & 4.7L

REMOVAL
PRESSURE HOSE - GEAR TO PUMP





1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Disconnect the pressure line (2) at the pump (1).
3. Disconnect the pressure line (2) at the gear (7).
4. Remove the three mounting brackets (6) for the pressure line at the engine cradle.
5. Remove the pressure line (2) from the vehicle.

RETURN HOSE - PUMP TO COOLER





1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Disconnect the return hose (5) at the pump (1).
3. Disconnect the return hose (5) at the cooler (4).
4. Remove the return hose (5) from the vehicle.

RETURN HOSE - GEAR TO COOLER





1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Disconnect the return hose (3) at the fluid cooler (4).
3. Disconnect the return hose (3) at the gear (7).
4. Remove the return hose (3) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
PRESSURE HOSE - GEAR TO PUMP





1. Install the line (2) to the vehicle.
2. Install the three mounting brackets (6) for the pressure line (2) to the engine cradle.
3. Reconnect the power steering pressure line (2) to the power steering gear (7) Tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
4. Reconnect the power steering pressure line (2) to the power steering pump (1) Tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
5. Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the system.

RETURN HOSE - PUMP TO COOLER





1. Install the line (5) to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the power steering return hose (53) to the power steering cooler (4).
3. Reconnect the power steering return hose (5) to the power steering pump (1) Tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
4. Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the system.

RETURN HOSE - GEAR TO COOLER





1. Install the line (3) to the vehicle.
2. Reconnect the power steering return hose (3) to the power steering gear (7) Tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the power steering return hose (3) to the fluid cooler (4).
4. Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the system.