Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Caution in the Preface section.
- Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
- Siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir to prevent excessive spillage.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the power steering outlet hose from the power steering pump.
- Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the power steering gear.
- Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Caution in the Preface section.
- Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the steering gear outlet hose to the power steering gear and tighten to
33 N·m (24 lb ft).
- Install the power steering outlet hose to the power steering pump.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding.
- Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.