Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement

POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.




5. The power steering pressure hose is the lower hose at the power steering gear.
Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear.
6. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
7. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the clamps on the power steering gear.
8. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.




2. Install the power steering pressure hose to the clamps on the power steering gear.
3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

4. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.

Tighten
Tighten the pressure hose fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the accessory drive belt.
9. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.
10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.