Steering - Possible Power Steering Return Lines Leak

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December 16, 2011

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Vehicle Information

Condition

Power Steering Return Lines, Possible Leak

Customer may experience leaks in power steering return line at cold start up, in temperatures of -40°C(-40°F), and increased steering efforts or noisy power steering pump.

Technical Background

This bulletin involves removing and replacing the gear to cooler power steering return hose with a Kevlar(R) braded return hose.

Production Solution

Improved power steering return hose introduced after Nov. 22, 2010.

Service

Procedure:





^ Install Power Steering Return Hose Part No. 7B0422891C, see Repair Manual group 48 in ElsaWeb.








Warranty





Required Parts and Tools

No special tools required.

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.