Return Line Does Not Reach Replacement Power Steering Pump

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Replacement Power Steering (P/S) pump Part Number (P/N) 88955485 has a return port in a different location than the original pump. Engineering is in the process of making a kit available to add the needed length to the existing return hose. Until the kits are available, it will be necessary to modify the power steering return line to reach the return port of the replacement pump.

Locally obtain a length of 3/8" hose and connect it to the end of the existing hose using either a barbed splice or piece of flared tubing and hose clamps.

Note: The locally obtained hose should meet the following specifications.

9.5mm inside diameter, 6.9MPa hose strength, smooth bore CPE or CSM textile braid, knit, helically wound

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.