P/S Return Line Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement.
4. Remove the power steering hose retainers from the engine frame.
5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear.





6. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.





7. Remove the power steering return hose retainers on the frame.
8. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





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





2. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering gear.
- Tighten the power steering return hose to the power steering gear to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the power steering hose retainers and the bolts.
- Tighten the power steering hose retainer bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
5. Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.