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Power Steering Pump Hoses and Pipes Replacement



Power Steering Pump Hoses and Pipes Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
2. Disconnect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose from the inlet and outlet connections on the power steering pump.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing, if needed.





4. Disconnect the pressure line and return line hoses from the retaining clips at the bottom and the side of the radiator.





5. Disconnect the pressure line inlet pipe from the steering gear.





6. Disconnect the supply line hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.
7. Remove the power steering pump pressure line and return line.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the power steering pump pressure line and return line.
2. Connect the supply line hose to the power steering fluid reservoir.





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

Connect the pressure line inlet pipe to the steering gear.

Tighten the steering gear inlet pipe fitting to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





4. Connect the pressure line and return line hoses to the retaining clips at the bottom and the side of the radiator.
5. Connect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose to the inlet and outlet connections on the power steering pump.
6. On dual overhead cam (DOHC) engines, install the air cleaner housing, if removed.
^ Tighten the air cleaner housing bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
^ Tighten the power steering pump pressure line union nut to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
7. Fill the fluid reservoir with power steering fluid.
8. Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the cause of the leaks and bleed the system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.