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P/S Return Line Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any draining power steering fluid.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine.





3. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
4. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.
5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering cooler pipe.
6. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.
2. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering cooler pipe.
3. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.
4. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.
5. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine.
6. Fill the power steering system. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System.
7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.
8. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks.
9. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.