J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer

1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

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.




3. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose from the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly.



4. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bracket bolts.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

5. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose retaining plate bolt.
6. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose from the steering gear.
7. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose from the vehicle.

Notice: Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports thoroughly of any debris. Failure to do so could result in contamination and damage to the power steering system components.

8. Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose ports at the steering gear of any debris.
9. Transfer any parts as needed.

1. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose to the vehicle.

Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

1.1.	If power steering gear inlet and outlet hose seal replacement is needed, remove the steering gear from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

1.2.	Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose seals from the steering gear using remover J 44586 .

1.3.	Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose ports at the steering gear of any debris.

1.4.	Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose seals to the steering gear using installer J 44586 .

1.5.	Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose retaining plate bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

3. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (79 lb in).




4. Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose to the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
6. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .