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Power Steering Return Hose Replacement Power Steering Gear to Cooler


Object Number: 1755846 Size: MF

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Preliminary Procedure

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

1

Retaining Clip

Tip
Disconnect the return hose at the cooler.

2

Line Fitting - Power Steering Return Hose

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
27 N·m (29 lb ft)

3

Power Steering Return Hose

Tip
Bleed the Power Steering System. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .

Power Steering Return Hose Replacement Cooler to Power Steering Reservoir

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1756048 Size: SH
  3. Compress the clamp and disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering reservoir.
  4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    5. Object Number: 1756044 Size: SH
  5. Remove the retaining clip (1) and disconnect the power steering return hose from the cooler.

    6. Object Number: 1756039 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 2 power steering return hose routing bolts.
  7. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the power steering return hose to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1756039 Size: SH
  2. Install the 2 power steering return hose routing bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 power steering return hose mounting bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 1756044 Size: SH
  3. Connect the power steering return hose to the cooler and install the retaining clip (1).
  4. Lower the vehicle.

    5. Object Number: 1756048 Size: SH
  5. Compress the clamp and connect the power steering return hose to the power steering reservoir.
  6. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  7. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .