Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

PSPower Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line





Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

NOTE: Whenever the hoses are disconnected from the power steering pump, make sure the accessory drive belt is not contaminated with power steering fluid.

1. Disconnect the battery.





2. Disconnect the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.





3. Disconnect the power steering pressure line fitting nut from the power steering pump.

4. Raise and support the vehicle.





5. Remove the power steering pressure line bracket nuts.





6. Disconnect the power steering pressure line from the support clamp.





7. Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt.
^ Rotate the clamp plate.
^ Disconnect the power steering lines.
^ Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
^ Discard the O-ring seals.





8. NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the power steering hoses are disconnected from the steering gear.

Using the special tool, install a new pressure line and a new return line O-ring seal.

9. Remove the power steering pump to steering gear pressure line.

10. CAUTION: Make sure the line is routed correctly.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

11. Fill and leak check the power steering system.