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Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement LY7

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  3. Remove as much fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.

  4. Object Number: 1819151  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the power steering pump.

  6. Object Number: 1819198  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the steering gear.
  8. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the steering gear inlet hose to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1819198  Size: SH

    Important: Hand tighten the power steering gear inlet hose fittings before finalizing the torques.

  3. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) to the steering gear.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1819151  Size: SH
  5. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) to the power steering pump.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  8. Install the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  9. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement LZ4

Special Tools

J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  3. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement.
  4. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement.

  5. Object Number: 1869187  Size: SH
  6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket nut (1).

  7. Object Number: 1775111  Size: SH
  8. Remove the 3 front engine lift bracket bolts (1) and the front engine lift bracket (2).

  9. Object Number: 1869222  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the power steering pump and position it aside.

  11. Object Number: 1869208  Size: SH
  12. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1).

  13. Object Number: 1819198  Size: SH
  14. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the steering gear.
  15. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.

  16. Object Number: 1492054  Size: SH

    Notice: Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports thoroughly of any debris. Failure to do so could result in contamination and damage to the power steering system components.

  17. Install the seal extraction end of remover/installer J 44586  (2) to the steering gear oil seal (1).

  18. Object Number: 1492056  Size: SH
  19. Remove the steering gear oil seal (1) from the steering gear using remover/installer J 44586  (2) with the aid of a flat-bladed tool (3) for additional leverage if needed.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1492057  Size: SH
  1. Install the NEW steering gear oil seal (1) using the seal installation end of remover/installer J 44586  (2) and make sure it is correctly seated in the steering gear.
  2. Position the power steering gear inlet hose to the vehicle.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1819198  Size: SH

    Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

    Important: Hand tighten all fasteners first before finalizing any torques.

  4. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) to the steering gear.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1869208  Size: SH
  6. Install the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in)


    Object Number: 1869222  Size: SH
  8. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) to the power steering pump.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1775111  Size: SH
  10. Install the front engine lift bracket (2) and bolts (1).
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1869187  Size: SH
  12. Install the power steering gear inlet hose bracket nut (1).
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in)

  14. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  15. Install the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement.
  16. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement
  17. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement LE5

Removal Procedure

  1. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

  2. Object Number: 2056555  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the power steering pump.

  4. Object Number: 2056937  Size: SH
  5. Remove the power steering gear pipe bracket bolt (1).
  6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose clip bolt (2).

  7. Object Number: 1819198  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the steering gear.
  9. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the power steering gear inlet hose to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1819198  Size: SH

    Important: Start all fittings and bolts by hand before finalizing any torques.

  3. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) to the steering gear.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 2056937  Size: SH
  5. Install the power steering gear inlet hose clip bolt (2).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  7. Install the power steering gear pipe bracket bolt (1).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 2056555  Size: SH
  9. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) to the power steering pump.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  11. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  12. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.