Power Steering - Pressure Hose

POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO CODE 2.2L (L61))

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.







2. Remove the front exhaust pipe, automatic transmission only.
3. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the power steering gear (3).







4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the upper air cleaner assembly.
6. Remove the power steering pressure hose (3) from the power steering pump pipe (4).
7. Remove the power steering pressure hose (3) from the vehicle.



INSTALLATION PROCEDURE







1. Install the power steering pressure hose (3) to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends Notice in Service Precautions.
Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends Notice


2. Install the power steering pressure hose (3) to the power steering pump pipe (4).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Fastener Notice


Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

3. Install the upper air cleaner assembly.
4. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Install the front exhaust pipe, if removed.







6. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the power steering gear (3).

Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.