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Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement 3.5L V6 LX5

Removal Procedure
  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 284305 Size: SH
  2. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering pump.
  3. Remove the power steering pressure line from the retaining clip on the engine.
  4. Remove the electrical connector from the power steering pressure switch on the power steering pressure line.

    5. Object Number: 284308 Size: SH
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering pressure line retaining bracket on the frame.
  7. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering gear.
  8. Remove the power steering pressure line from the retaining clip on the power steering gear.
  9. Remove the power steering pressure line from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 284308 Size: SH
  1. Position the power steering pressure line to the vehicle.
  2. Install the power steering pressure line to the retaining clip on the power steering gear.
  3. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering pressure line retaining bracket on the frame.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering gear.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering gear to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 284305 Size: SH
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the power steering pressure line to the retaining clip on the engine.
  7. Install the electrical connector to the power steering pressure switch on the power steering pressure line.

    8. 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.

  8. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering pump.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering pump to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  9. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System .
  10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks .
  12. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement 3800

Removal Procedure
  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
  3. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering gear,access the power steering pressure line fitting from the engine compartment, between the rocker arm cover and the front of the dash mat.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    6. Object Number: 294335 Size: SH
  6. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering pump.
  7. Remove the power steering pressure line from the clamps on the power steering gear.
  8. Remove the power steering pressure line from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the power steering pressure line to the vehicle.
  2. Install the power steering pressure line to the clamps on the power steering gear.

    3. Object Number: 294335 Size: SH
  3. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering pump.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering pump to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering gear,access the power steering pressure line fitting from the engine compartment, between the rocker arm cover and the front of the dash mat.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering gear to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  7. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
  8. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
  9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  10. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks .
  11. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.