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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 284266  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.

  4. Object Number: 105265  Size: SH
  5. Remove the power steering return hose mounting bracket retaining bolt from the cylinder head.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  7. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
  8. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  9. Remove the power steering return hose from wiring harness tie strap.
  10. Remove the power steering return hose from the frame brackets.
  11. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear.
  12. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering return hose to the vehicle.
  2. Install the power steering return hose to the frame brackets.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering gear.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering return hose to power steering gear to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  6. Install the power steering return hose to the wiring harness with a new tie strap.
  7. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
  8. Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  9. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  10. Lower the vehicle.

  11. Object Number: 105265  Size: SH
  12. Install the power steering return hose mounting bracket and retaining bolt to the cylinder head.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 284266  Size: SH
  14. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.
  15. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .