Power Steering Return Hose Replacement LA1
Removal Procedure
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
- Disconnect the pressure line from the power
steering pump.
- Disconnect the return hose from the power
steering pump.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the right side engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Disconnect both lines from the retaining clip.
- Disconnect the return line from the cooling pipe.
- Remove the return hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the power steering return hose to the vehicle.
- Connect the return line to the cooler pipe.
- Connect both lines to the retaining clip.
- Install the right side engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the return hose to the power steering
pump.
- Connect the pressure line to the power steering
pump.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding
.