Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line - Front Wheel Drive (FWD)





2.3L Engine










3.0L Engine










3.5L Engine









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.

All engines

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2.3L engine

2. Remove the pressure line-to-power steering pump banjo bolt.
- Discard the bolt and the 2 seals.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

3. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.





4. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.





3.0L and 3.5L engines

5. Remove the battery and battery tray.

3.0L engine

6. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-power steering fluid reservoir bolt.
- Detach the electrical harness retainer from the pressure line bracket.

- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

7. Remove the 2 pressure line bracket-to-engine bolts.
- Detach the electrical harness retainer from the pressure line bracket.

- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

3.5L engine

8. Remove the pressure line clip from the RH cylinder head engine lift hook.

9. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-RH valve cover stud nut.
- Detach the electrical harness retainer from the pressure line bracket.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

10. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine bolt.
- Detach the electrical harness retainer from the pressure line bracket.

- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

2.3L engine

11. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-subframe bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

12. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

3.0L and 3.5L engines

13. Remove the pressure line-to-power steering pump banjo bolt.
- Discard the bolt and the 2 seals.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

14. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

All engines

15. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the power steering pressure line.

16. Remove the pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt and remove the pressure line.
- Discard the bolt and the 2 seals.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

17. NOTICE: New banjo bolts and new seals must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump and/or the power steering gear or a fluid leak may occur.

To install, reverse removal procedure.

18. Fill the power steering system.