P/S Return Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the clamps from the power steering return line to the power steering pump.
3. Remove the rubber section of hose that connects the power steering return line to the power steering pump.
4. Remove the rubber section of the power steering return line from the vehicle.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove the clamps from the power steering return line and the power steering cooler pipe.
7. Remove the rubber section of hose that connects the power steering return line to the power steering cooler pipe.
8. Remove the rubber section of the power steering return line from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the rubber section of the power steering return line to the vehicle.
2. Install the rubber section of hose that connects the power steering return line to the power steering cooler pipe.
3. Install the clamps to the power steering return line and the power steering cooler pipe.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Position the rubber section of the power steering return line to the vehicle.
6. Install the rubber section of hose that connects the power steering return line to the power steering pump.
7. Install the clamps to the rubber section of hose that connects the power steering return line to the power steering pump.
8. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
9. Fill the power steering system. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System.
10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.
11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks.