Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Power Steering Line And Hose Routing 3.3L - VIN N 3.3L:

Power Steering Line And Hose Routing 2.3L - VIN N 3.3L:

Gear inlet Hose

Remove

1. Electrical connection from idle speed power steering pressure switch (if applicable).
2. Line retainer (if applicable)
3. Gear inlet pipe from pump.
4. Gear inlet pipe from rack and pinion steering gear.
5. Gear inlet hoses from vehicle.
6. Idle speed power steering pressure switch to gear inlet hose (if replacing).

Install

1. Idle speed power steering pressure switch to gear inlet hose (if removed).

Tighten

Switch to 13 Nm (115 lbs. in.)

2. Gear inlet hose into position on vehicle.
3. Gear inlet pipe to rack and pinion steering gear.

Tighten

Pipe to 27 Nm (20 lbs. ft.)

4. Gear inlet pipe to pump.

Tighten

Pipe to 25 Nm (18 lbs. ft.)

5. Line retainer (if applicable).
6. Electrical connector to idle speed power steering pressure switch (if applicable).

- Bleed air from system.


Gear Outlet hose

Remove

1. Gear outlet hose from pump reservoir after loosening hose clamp.
2. Line retainer (if applicable).
3. Gear inlet pipe from rack and pinion steering gear.
4. Rack and pinion steering gear clamp nuts and slide rack forward.
5. Gear outlet pipe from rack and pinion steering gear.
6. Gear outlet pipe and/or hose from vehicle.

Install

1. Gear outlet and/or hose into position on vehicle.
2. Gear outlet pipe to rack and pinion steering gear.

Tighten

Pipe to 27 Nm (20 lbs. ft.)

3. Rack and pinion steering gear clamp nuts after repositioning rack.

Tighten

Nuts to 37 Nm (27 lbs. ft.)

4. Gear inlet pipe to rack and pinion steering gear.

Tighten

Pipe to 27 Nm (20 lbs. ft.)

5. Line retainer (if applicable).
6. Gear outlet hose to pump reservoir and hose clamp.

Tighten

Nut to 1.7 Nm (lbs. ft.)

- Bleed air from system and inspect for leaks.