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Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement




Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
3. Remove as much fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.




4. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the power steering pump.




5. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the steering gear.
6. Unclip the wire harness and gear outlet hose from the inlet hose.
7. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the steering gear inlet hose to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: Hand tighten the power steering gear inlet hose fittings before finalizing the torques.

2. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) to the steering gear and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




3. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) to the power steering pump and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
5. Install the wire harness and gear outlet hose into the retention clips.
6. Install the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).

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