Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (L26)

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (L26)

Removal Procedure

1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26) (Service and Repair).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.

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

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

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

5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26) (Service and Repair).
9. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid (Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid).
10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).
11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks (Power Steering Fluid Leaks).