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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1290079  Size: SH
  1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
  2. Disconnect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose from the inlet and outlet connections on the power steering pump.

  3. Object Number: 1290080  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the return and supply line from the fluid reservoir.

  5. Object Number: 1290081  Size: SH
  6. Loosen the retaining clip located above the alternator and position it away from the pressure line.
  7. Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1290083  Size: SH
  8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  9. Disconnect the pressure line from the power steering gear inlet.
  10. Disconnect the return line outlet pipe from the power steering gear.

  11. Object Number: 1290084  Size: SH
  12. Remove the return line from the clip on the crossmember.

  13. Object Number: 1290085  Size: SH
  14. Remove the bolts from each of the 2 clips on the radiator.
  15. Remove all the hoses and pipes from the vehicle.
  16. Lower the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1290085  Size: SH
  1. Route the pressure line from the power steering pump to the power steering gear.
  2. Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  4. Route the return line from the fluid reservoir to the power steering gear.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the 2 bolts on the radiator.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1290084  Size: SH
  8. Install the return line into the clip on the crossmember.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the return clip bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1290083  Size: SH
  10. Connect the return line to the power steering gear outlet.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the return line to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  12. Connect the pressure line to the power steering gear inlet.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure line fittings to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1290081  Size: SH
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Secure the pressure line with the retaining clip located above the alternator.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure line retaining clip bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1290080  Size: SH
  17. Connect the return and supply line to the fluid reservoir.

  18. Object Number: 1290079  Size: SH
  19. Connect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose to the outlet and inlet connections on the power steering pump.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure line fitting to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

    Notice: Refer to Power Steering Required Fluid Notice in the Preface section.

  21. Fill the fluid reservoir with power steering fluid.
  22. Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the cause of the leaks and bleed the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .