Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Gas With Hydroboost)

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Gas With Hydroboost)

Removal Procedure

1. Install drain pans under the vehicle as needed.





Caution: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Caution (Service Precautions).

Note: Note the routing of the power steering gear inlet hose before removal. It MUST be routed correctly upon installation.

2. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the power brake booster (1).
3. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the power steering gear.
4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Caution: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

Note: The power steering gear inlet hose cannot be routed between the brake lines and the power brake booster during installation.

1. Route the power steering gear inlet hose in the same position it was in prior to removal.
2. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power brake booster (1) and hand tighten only. Rotate the power steering gear inlet hose clockwise until the it contacts the power brake booster housing and then hold it in position while tightening it to the fitting specification.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power steering gear.

Tighten the fittings to 32 Nm (24 lb ft).

4. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
5. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).