Power Steering Return Hose Replacement 3.4L

1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any draining power steering fluid.



2. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
3. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.
4. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering cooler pipe.
5. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

1. Install the power steering return hose.
2. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering cooler pipe.



3. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.
4. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.
5. Fill the power steering system. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
7. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .
8. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.

Power Steering Return Hose Replacement 3.8L

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



3. Remove the power steering return hose (2) from the power steering gear (1).
4. Remove the return hose (2) from the clips on the power steering gear.



5. Remove the return hose (1) from the power steering pump.
6. Remove the return hose (1) from the hose retainers (3) on the cradle (4).
7. Disconnect the clips and the electrical harnesses from the return hose (1).
8. Remove the return hose (1) from the vehicle.

1. Install the return hose (1) to the vehicle.
2. Connect the clips and the electrical harnesses to the return hose (1).
3. Install the return hose (1) to the hose retainers (3) on the cradle (4).
4. Install the return hose (1) to the power steering pump.



5. Install the return hose (2) to the clips on the power steering gear.

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.

6. Install the return hose (1) to the power steering gear (1).

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

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir. 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 .