Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
3. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.

1

Power Steering Reservoir Inlet Hose Clamp

2

Power Steering Reservoir Inlet Hose

3

Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Clip (Qty: 2)

4

Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

5

Power Steering Return Hose

Caution: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Install NEW steering gear oil seals.
2. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
3. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.