P/S Return Line Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering pump (for vehicles without a power steering cooler).





4. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering cooler, if equipped.





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

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Notice - Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends in Service Precautions.





1. Install the power steering gear return hose to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Connect the power steering gear return hose to the power steering gear.
- Tighten the power steering gear return hose to the power steering gear to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





3. Connect the power steering gear return hose to the power steering cooler, if equipped.
- Tighten the power steering gear return hose to the power steering cooler clamp to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).





4. Connect the power steering gear return hose to the power steering pump (for vehicles without a power steering cooler).
- Tighten the power steering hose clamp to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.