Removal Procedure
- Remove the accessory drive
belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
in
Engine mechanical.
- Install a drain pan under the power steering pump and power steering
gear.
- Remove the power steering pressure line (1) from the power
steering pump.
- Remove the power steering pressure line (1) from the power
steering gear, access the power steering pressure line from the engine compartment,
between the rocker arm cover and the front of the dash mat.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering
lines retaining clip located on the engine.
- Remove the power steering pressure line from the clamp on the
power steering gear.
- Remove the power steering pressure line from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the power steering
pressure line (1) to the vehicle.
- Install the power steering pressure line (1) to the clamp
on the power steering gear.
- Install the power steering pressure line (1) to the power
steering lines retaining clip located on the engine.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the power
steering pressure line to the power steering gear, access the power steering
pressure line from the engine compartment, between the rocker arm cover and
the front of the dash mat.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering
gear to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering
pump.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering
pump to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
in Engine mechanical.
- Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer
to
Refilling the Power Steering System
.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding
.
- Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to
Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks
.