Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (LZ4, LZ9) (3.5L)

Special Tools

J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement Intake Manifold Cover Replacement for 3.5L engine.




2. Compress the clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering reservoir inlet pipe (2) from the power steering gear outlet pipe (3).
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
4. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.




5. Remove the 2 power steering gear inlet pipe routing pin-style retainers (1) from the right side of the frame.




6. Remove the 2 power steering gear inlet pipe routing pin-style retainers from the front of the frame.




7. Remove the power steering gear inlet/outlet pipe retaining bolt (1), disconnect the inlet pipe (2) and outlet pipe (4) from the steering gear (3).
8. Remove the power steering gear outlet pipe from the vehicle.




9. Extract the power steering gear oil seal (1) from the power steering gear using the J 44586 (2) with the aid of a flat-bladed tool (3) for additional leverage.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the NEW power steering gear oil seal (1) to the power steering gear using the seal installation end of the J 44586 (2).




2. Ensure the power steering gear oil seals (1) are fully seated in the power steering gear.
3. Position the power steering gear outlet pipe to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Connect the inlet pipe (2) and outlet pipe (4) to the steering gear (3) and install the power steering gear inlet/outlet pipe retaining bolt (1). Prior to tightening the retaining bolt (1), rotate the outlet pipe (4) clockwise/down so it touches the inlet pipe (2). Verify the hoses are still touching after the retaining bolt is tight.

Tighten the retaining bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).




5. Install the 2 power steering gear inlet pipe routing pin-style retainers to the front of the frame.




6. Install the 2 power steering gear inlet pipe routing pin-style retainers (1) to the right side of the frame.
7. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
8. Lower the vehicle.




9. Place the clamp (1) on the power steering gear outlet pipe (3) and install the gear outlet pipe (3) to the power steering reservoir inlet pipe (2).
10. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement Intake Manifold Cover Replacement for 3.5L engine.
11. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding Service and Repair.