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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
  2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

  4. Object Number: 2028069  Size: MF
  5. Remove power steering gear inlet hose bolt (1).
  6. Remove inlet hose (3) from clip (2).

  7. Object Number: 2028071  Size: MF
  8. Unscrew hollow screw (1).
  9. Remove gasket (2).
  10. Remove inlet pipe (3) from power steering pump.

  11. Object Number: 2028074  Size: MF
  12. Unscrew 3 bracket nuts (1).
  13. Remove power steering gear inlet pipe (2) from vehicle.
  14. Extract the steering gear oil seal from the steering gear.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2028074  Size: MF
  1. Install the NEW steering gear oil seal to the steering gear.
  2. Ensure the steering gear oil seals are fully seated in the steering gear.
  3. Install power steering gear inlet pipe (2) to vehicle.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install 3 bracket nuts (1) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  6. Object Number: 2028071  Size: MF
  7. Install inlet pipe (3) to power steering pump.
  8. Install gasket (2).
  9. Install hollow screw (1) and tighten to 21 N·m (16 lb ft).

  10. Object Number: 2028069  Size: MF
  11. Install inlet hose (3) to clip (2).
  12. Install power steering gear inlet hose bolt (1) and tighten to 11 N·m (98 lb in).
  13. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  14. Install front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
  15. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.