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Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement L26

Removal Procedure
  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

    5. Object Number: 294335 Size: SH
  5. The power steering pressure hose is the lower hose at the power steering gear.

    6. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear.

  6. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
  7. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the clamps on the power steering gear.
  8. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 294335 Size: SH
  2. Install the power steering pressure hose to the clamps on the power steering gear.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  4. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure hose fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  9. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.
  10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
  11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks.

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement 3.4L

Removal Procedure
  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 515071 Size: SH
  2. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering pump.
  3. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.

    4. Object Number: 417973 Size: SH
  4. The power steering pressure line is the lower line at the power steering gear.

    5. Remove the power steering line from the power steering gear . Access the line from the engine compartment, between the rocker arm cover and the front of the dash mat.

  5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    6. Object Number: 469241 Size: SH
  6. Remove the power steering pressure line (1) from the clamps on the power steering gear.
  7. Remove the power steering pressure line (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 469241 Size: SH
  1. Install the power steering pressure line (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the power steering pressure line (1) to the clamps on the power steering gear.
  3. Lower the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 417973 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering gear.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering gear to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  5. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.

    6. Object Number: 515071 Size: SH
  6. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering pump.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering pump to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  7. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
  8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  9. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .