Return Hose

Power Steering Return Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected.





1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering pump (for vehicles without a power steering cooler).





4. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering cooler, if equipped.





5. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the power steering return hose at the power steering gear.
6. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering gear.
7. Remove the power steering gear return hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends.





1. Install the power steering gear return hose to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Connect the power steering return hose to the power steering gear.
^ Tighten the power steering return hose to the power steering gear to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect the wiring harness clip to the power steering return hose at the power steering gear.





4. Connect the power steering gear return hose to the power steering cooler, if equipped.
^ Tighten the power steering hose clamp to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).





5. Connect the power steering gear return hose to the power steering pump (for vehicles without a power steering cooler).
^ Tighten the power steering hose clamp to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
8. Bleed the power steering system.