Removal Procedure
Notice: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet
hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components.
Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid
and damage to the system.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
- Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to
Engine Protection Shield Replacement
in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the brake booster inlet hose (2) from the power steering pump.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the brake booster inlet hose from the brake booster.
- Remove the brake booster inlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation.
Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier.
Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.
Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation.
Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier.
Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.
- Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.
- Install the brake booster inlet hose to the brake booster. Hand tighten only.
- Raise the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the brake booster inlet hose (2) to the power steering pump.
Tighten
Tighten the brake booster inlet hose fittings to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
- Install the engine protection shield. Refer to
Engine Protection Shield Replacement
in Frame and Underbody.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the brake booster inlet hose to brake booster.
Tighten
Tighten the brake booster inlet hose fitting to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
- Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding
.