Power Steering Return Hose Replacement
Power Steering Return Hose ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
3. Remove the power steering return hose mounting bracket retaining bolt from the cylinder head.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the front air deflector.
6. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.
7. Remove the power steering return hose from wiring harness tie strap.
8. Remove the power steering return hose from the frame brackets.
9. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear.
10. 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 frame brackets.
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 power steering gear to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the power steering return hose to the wiring harness with a new tie strap.
5. Install the front air deflector.
6. Install the power steering gear heat shield.
7. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the power steering return hose mounting bracket and retaining bolt to the cylinder head.
10. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.
11. Bleed the power steering system.