P/S Pressure Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering pump.
3. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.
4. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering gear performing the following steps:
4.1. The power steering pressure line is the lower line at the power steering gear.
4.2. Using a 18 mm crow's foot line wrench with a 2 foot long, 3/8 inch drive extension.
4.3. Access the line from the engine compartment, between the rocker arm cover and the front of the dash mat.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove the power steering pressure line from the clamps on the power steering gear.
7. Remove the power steering pressure line (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the power steering pressure line (1) to the vehicle.
2. Install the power steering pressure line to the clamps on the power steering gear.
3. Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering gear.
Use a 18 mm crow's foot line wrench with a 2 foot long, 3/8 inch drive extension.
- Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering gear to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.
6. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering pump.
7. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System.
8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
9. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Steering and Suspension Leaks.
10. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.