Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure LineRemoval
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front RH splash shield.
^ Remove the 4 clips.
3. Remove the front LH fender splash shield.
4. Remove the radiator access panel.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.
5. CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the high pressure line from the power steering pump.
^ Loosen and release the power steering pump line.
^ Allow the fluid to drain into a container.
^ Remove and discard the 2 sealing washers.
6. Release the power steering line support bracket.
^ Remove the nut.
^ Release the hose.
7. Disconnect the high pressure line from the power steering gear.
^ Remove the bolt.
^ Release the power steering gear line.
^ Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
8. Remove the steering gear high-pressure line.
Installation
1. Install the steering gear high-pressure line.
2. Connect the high-pressure line to the power steering gear.
^ Install the O-ring seal.
^ Attach the power steering gear high-pressure line.
^ Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
3. Install the power steering line support bracket.
^ Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
^ Secure the hose with the clip.
4. CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Connect the high-pressure line to the power steering pump.
^ Install new sealing washers.
^ Connect the power steering pump high-pressure line.
5. Install the radiator access panel.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
6. Install the front LH fender splash shield.
7. Install the front RH splash shield.
^ Secure with the clips.
8. Fill and bleed the power steering system.