Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement LLR
Special Tools
J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer
Removal Procedure
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
- Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
Caution: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose from the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bracket bolts.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose retaining plate bolt.
- Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose from the steering gear.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose from the vehicle.
Caution: 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.
- Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose ports at the steering gear of any debris.
- Transfer any parts as needed.
Installation Procedure
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose to the vehicle.
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
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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
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Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose retaining plate bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (79 lb in).
- 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).
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding.
Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement LH8
Removal Procedure
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
- Remove the engine shield. Refer to
Engine Shield Replacement.
- Remove the oil pan skid plate. Refer to
Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement.
- Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
- Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose (1) from the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bracket bolts (2).
- Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose retaining plate bolt (1).
- Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose (3) from the steering gear and remove it from the vehicle.
- Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose ports at the steering gear of any debris.
- Transfer any parts as needed.
Installation Procedure
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose (3) to the vehicle and connect it to the steering gear.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose retaining plate bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bracket bolts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose (1) to the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly.
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
- Install the oil pan skid plate. Refer to
Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement.
- Install the engine shield. Refer to
Engine Shield Replacement.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding.