Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 Cyl, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum, 60 Degrees)

Tools Required

J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer


Removal Procedure

1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
3. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




4. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose from the power steering pump.
5. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering) (Service and Repair)Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LY7) (Service and Repair).




6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bolt at the steering gear.
7. 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.

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




9. 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. Position the power steering gear inlet hose in the vehicle.
4. Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering) (Service and Repair)Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LY7) (Service and Repair).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

5. Install the power steering gear inlet hose and bolt at the steering gear.

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





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

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

7. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
8. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).