Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control, which could result in personal injury.

2. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
3. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame rear.
4. Remove the frame rear bolts.
5. Use the utility stand in order to lower the frame rear to gain access.
6. Place the drain pan under the power steering pump and the power steering gear.






7. Remove the power steering gear hose clip.
8. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the steering gear.
9. Raise the rear of the frame.
10. Install the frame bolts. Fully seat the frame bolts. Do NOT tighten the frame bolts.
11. Remove the utility stand.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Remove the drive belt.






14. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the pump.
15. Remove the power steering hose from the hose retainer.
16. Remove the inlet hose.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the inlet hose.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.






2. Connect the power steering pressure hose to the pump.
^ Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
3. Install the power steering hose retainer to the power steering gear.
4. Install the drive belt.
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Install a utility stand in order to support the frame assembly.
7. Remove the frame rear bolts.
8. Use the utility stand in order to lower the frame rear to gain access.






9. Connect the power steering hose to the steering gear.
^ Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
10. Install the power steering gear hose clip.
11. Use the utility stand in order to raise the frame rear.
12. Install the frame rear bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 165 Nm (122 lb ft).
13. Remove the utility stand.
14. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.