Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8)

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (V8)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF1) Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF1).
3. Remove the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
4. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
5. Siphon the fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir.
6. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (V6) Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (V6)Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (V8) Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (V8).




7. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bolt (3) from the generator.
8. Loosen the fitting (1) and remove the gear inlet hose (2) from the power steering pump.
9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
10. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
11. Remove the front compartment lower noise shield if necessary. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) .
12. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .




13. Remove the bolt (2) from the power steering gear flange (3) and separate the gear inlet hose (1) from the steering gear flange.




14. Remove the bolt (2) from the gear inlet hose latch plate (3).
15. Reposition the plate.
16. Remove the gear inlet hose (1) from the steering gear.
17. Remove the gear inlet hose from the vehicle.
18. Remove the O-ring seal from the gear inlet hose-to-steering gear fitting.
Discard the O-ring seal.

Installation Procedure

1. Install a NEW O-ring seal to the gear inlet hose-to-steering gear fitting.
2. Position the power steering gear inlet hose in the vehicle.




3. Install, but do not tighten, the bolt (2) in order to retain the gear inlet hose (1) to the steering gear flange (3).




4. Install the gear inlet hose (1) to the steering gear.
5. Lower the vehicle in order to access the power steering pump.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note: Fully seat the gear inlet hose to the power steering pump.

6. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power steering pump. Tighten the fitting to 38 Nm (28 lb ft).
7. Install the steering gear inlet hose bolt to the generator and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
8. Tighten the steering gear inlet hose bolt to the steering gear flange to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
9. Reposition the latch plate onto the gear inlet and outlet hose fittings.
10. Install the latch plate bolt and tighten to 22.5 Nm 17 lb ft.
11. Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
12. If you removed the front compartment lower noise shield, install the shield. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) .
13. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
14. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (V6) Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (V6)Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (V8) Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (V8).
15. Install the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
16. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF1) Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF1).
17. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding Service and Repair.
18. Remove the drain pan.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Install the front intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front .