Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line

Removal

NOTE:
RHD shown, LHD is similar.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

All vehicles
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.




2 Remove the front RH splash shield.
- Remove the 4 clips.
3 Remove the front LH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield Fender Splash Shield




4 Remove the radiator access panel.
- Remove the 4 bolts.




5
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the high pressure line from the power steering pump.
- Loosen and release the power steering pump line.
- Allow the fluid to drain into a container.
- Remove and discard the 2 sealing washers.

Vehicles with 5.0L engine




6 Release the power steering line support brackets.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Release the hose.

All other engine types




7 Release the power steering line support bracket.
- Remove the nut.
- Release the hose.

All vehicles




8
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the high pressure line from the power steering gear.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the power steering gear line.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
9 Remove the steering gear high-pressure line.

Installation

All vehicles
1 Install the steering gear high-pressure line.
2 Connect the high-pressure line to the power steering gear.
- Install the O-ring seal.
- Attach the power steering gear high-pressure line.
- Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

Vehicles with 5.0L engine
3 Install the power steering line support brackets.
- Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Secure the hose with the clip.

All other engine types
4 Install the power steering line support bracket.
- Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Secure the hose with the clip.

All vehicles
5 Connect the high-pressure line to the power steering pump.
- Install new sealing washers.
- Connect the power steering pump high-pressure line.
6 Install the radiator access panel.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
7 Install the front LH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield Fender Splash Shield
8 Install the front RH splash shield.
- Secure with the clips.
9 Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Power Steering System Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair