Power Steering Hoses Replacement 3.1L

1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.



2. Remove the power steering return hose that connects the power steering pump to the power steering return line.
3. Remove the rubber section of the power steering return hose from the vehicle.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



5. Remove the rubber section of the power steering return hose that connects the power steering return line to the power steering cooler pipe.
6. Remove the rubber section of the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

1. Position the rubber section of the power steering return hose to the vehicle.
2. Install the rubber section of the power steering return hose that connects the power steering return line to the power steering cooler pipe.



3. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Position the rubber section of the power steering return hose to the vehicle.
6. Install the power steering return hose that connects the power steering pump to the power steering return line.
7. Fill the power steering system. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System .
8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
9. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks .

Power Steering Hoses Replacement 3.8L

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Place the drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



4. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.



5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering cooler pipe.
6. Remove the rubber section of the power return line from the vehicle.

1. Position the rubber section of the power return line to the vehicle.
2. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering cooler pipe.



3. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.
4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Fill the power steering system. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System .
8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
9. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks .