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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 309298  Size: SH
  1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir to prevent excessive spillage.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Remove the power brake booster inlet hose (2) from the power steering pump (1) through the wheel well.
  5. Lower the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 407976  Size: SH
  7. Remove the power brake booster inlet hose (1) from the power brake booster (2).
  8. Remove the power brake booster inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 407976  Size: SH
  1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the power brake booster inlet hose (1) to the power brake booster (2). Hand tighten.
  4. Raise the vehicle.

  5. Object Number: 309298  Size: SH
  6. Install the power brake booster inlet hose (2) to the power steering pump (1) through the wheel well. Tighten the hose fitting to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Tighten the power brake booster inlet hose to the power brake booster to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
  9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
  10. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.