Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (LZ4 - Gas, 6 Cyl, 3.5L, SFI, V6, Offset Bore)

Tools Required

J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LZ4) (Service and Repair)Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)
2. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Hoist the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals).
4. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
5. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.




6. Remove the 3 engine lift bracket bolts (1) and engine lift bracket (2).




7. Remove the power steering hose bracket nut (2) and bracket (1).




8. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose from the power steering pump.
9. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet pipe hose retainers.
10. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering) (Service and Repair) Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LZ4) (Service and Repair).




11. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bolt (1) and disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the steering gear.
12. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.





Notice: Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports thoroughly of any debris. Failure to do so could result in contamination and damage to the power steering system components.

13. Install remover/installer J 44586 (2) to the steering gear oil seal (1).




14. Extract the steering gear oil seal (1) from the steering gear using remover/installer J 44586 (2) with the aid of a flat-bladed tool (3) for additional leverage.



Installation Procedure


Important: Start all of the nuts and bolts by hand before finalizing any of the torques.






1. Install the NEW steering gear oil seal (1) to the steering gear using remover/installer J 44586 (2).




2. Ensure the steering gear oil seals (1) are fully seated in the steering gear.

Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

3. Install the power steering gear inlet hose to the vehicle.
4. Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering) (Service and Repair Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LZ4) (Service and Repair).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

5. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the steering gear and install the power steering gear inlet hose bolt (1). Prior to tightening the power steering gear inlet hose bolt (1), rotate the power steering gear outlet hose clockwise/downwards so it touches the power steering gear inlet hose (2). Verify the power steering hoses are still touching after the power steering gear inlet hose bolt is tight.

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

6. Connect the power steering gear inlet pipe hose retainers.




7. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose to the power steering pump.

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





8. Install the power steering hose bracket (1) and bracket nut (2).

Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (45 lb in).





9. Install the engine lift bracket (2) and bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

10. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
11. Install the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LZ4) (Service and Repair).
13. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).