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Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement 5.3L V8


Object Number: 1578651  Size: SF

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  2. Remove the right fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  3. Lower the rear of the frame approximately 51 mm (2 in). Refer to Frame Replacement.
  4. Loosen the power steering gear-to-frame bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement.

1

Fitting

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tip
Finger tighten the fitting.

Tighten
27 N·m (20 lb ft)

2

Hose

Tip
Replace the hose clamps if needed.

3

Retainer

4

Retaining Clip

Tip
Replace the retainer if damaged.

5

Hose

Procedure

  1. Position the cooler pipes/hoses on the frame and finger tighten any fitting before installing the retainers.
  2. Fill the power steering reservoir. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
  3. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .

Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement L26, L32

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. Place a drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  3. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

  4. Object Number: 294335  Size: SH
  5. Remove the power steering cooler hose from the steering gear.

  6. Object Number: 284303  Size: SH
  7. Remove the power steering cooler hose from the power steering pump.
  8. Unclip the power steering cooler hose from any front frame retainers as needed.
  9. Remove the power steering cooler hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the power steering cooler hose to the vehicle.
  2. Clip the power steering cooler hose to any front frame retainers as needed.

  3. Object Number: 284303  Size: SH
  4. Install the power steering cooler hose to the power steering pump.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 294335  Size: SH
  6. Install the power steering cooler hose to the steering gear.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  8. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  9. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  11. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .