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Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement LX5

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 627268  Size: SH
  1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle
  2. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the power steering pump.
  3. Remove the power steering pressure hose retaining bolt (2) from the engine.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.

  6. Object Number: 460600  Size: SH
  7. Remove the power steering pressure hose retainer (2) from the frame.
  8. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the power steering gear.
  9. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 460600  Size: SH
  1. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  5. Install the power steering pressure hose retainer (2) to the frame.
  6. Install the power steering gear heat shield.
  7. Lower the vehicle.

  8. Object Number: 627268  Size: SH
  9. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the power steering pump.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  11. Install the power steering pressure hose retaining bolt (2) to the engine.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure hose retaining bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  13. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding in Power Steering.
  14. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement L47

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 460600  Size: SH
  4. Remove the power steering pressure hose retainer (2) from the engine frame at gear.
  5. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear.

  6. Object Number: 627256  Size: SH
  7. Remove the power steering pressure hose retaining nut from the cylinder head.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose at the power steering pump.
  10. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 627256  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  5. Install the power steering pressure hose bracket and retaining nut to the cylinder head.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure hose retaining nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  7. Raise the vehicle.

  8. Object Number: 460600  Size: SH
  9. Install the power steering pressure hose to the retainer (2).
  10. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the power steering gear.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  12. Install the power steering gear heat shield.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .