Removal Procedure
- Place the drain pan under the power steering pump and the power steering gear.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
.
- Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the pump.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to
Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement
.
- Remove the power steering gear hose clip.
- Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the steering gear.
- Remove the power steering hose from the hose retainer.
- Remove the power steering pressure hose.
Installation Procedure
- Install the power steering pressure hose.
- Install the power steering hose to the hose retainer.
- Install the power steering hose retainer to the power steering gear.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Connect the power steering hose to the steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Install the power steering gear hose clip.
- Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to
Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the power steering pressure hose to the pump.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding
.