Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (RPO L26/3.8L)

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (RPO L26/3.8L)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement (Service and Repair)
3. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.




4. Remove the power steering hose retainer (2) from the engine frame at gear.
5. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear.




6. Remove the power steering pressure hose banjo bolt (1) and remove the 2 washers (2).
7. Remove the power steering pressure hose (3) from the vehicle.


Installation Procedure




1. Install the power steering pressure hose (3) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the power steering pressure hose banjo bolt (1) with 2 NEW washers (2).

Tighten the power steering pressure hose banjo bolt 55 N.m (41 lb ft).




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

Tighten the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

4. Install the power steering hose retainer (2) to the engine frame.
5. Install the power steering pressure hose into the power steering hose retainer.
6. Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).