P/S Pressure Hose Replacement

Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (3.8L)
Removal Procedure





1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. The power steering pressure line is the lower hose at the power steering gear.
Remove the power steering pressure line at the power steering gear. Using an 18-mm crow's foot line wrench with a 2-foot long, 3/8-inch drive extension, access the power steering pressure line from the engine compartment between the rocker arm cover and the front of the dash mat.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





6. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering pump.
7. Remove the power steering pressure line (2) from the clamps (1) on the power steering gear.





8. Remove the power steering pressure line from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the power steering pressure line to the vehicle.





2. Install the power steering pressure line (2) to the clamps (1) on the power steering gear.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering pump.
Tighten the pressure line fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Lower the vehicle.





7. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering gear.
Use an 1 8-mm crow's foot line wrench with a 2-foot long, 3/8-inch drive extension.
Tighten the pressure line fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the accessory drive belt.
9. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid.
10. Bleed the power steering system.
11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.
12. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.