Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the return hose from the cooler pipe/hose.
3. Remove the cooler pipe/hose retaining bolt from the frame.
4. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the retaining clips on the frame.
5. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the clamps on the steering gear.
6. Remove the wiring harness clip from the cooler pipe/hose.
7. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the steering gear.
8. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the steering gear.
^ Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the wiring harness clip to the cooler pipe/hose.
4. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the clips on the steering gear.
5. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the retaining clip on the frame.
6. Install the cooler pipe/hose retaining bolt to the frame.
^ Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
7. Install the return hose to the cooler pipe/hose.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill the power steering system.
10. Bleed the power steering system.
11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.