Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement LY7

Special Tools

J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer

1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
3. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
4. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement.



5. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bolt and disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose and the power steering gear outlet hose from the steering gear.



6. Compress the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) from the power steering reservoir inlet hose (3).



7. Remove the 2 power steering gear outlet pipe hose retainers from the right side of the front frame.



8. Remove the 2 power steering gear outlet hose retainers from the front of the front frame.
9. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the vehicle.



10. Extract the steering gear oil seals (1) from the steering gear using remover/installer J 44586 (2) with the aid of a flat-bladed tool (3) for additional leverage.

Note: Start all of the nuts and bolts by hand before finalizing any of the torques.




1. Install the NEW steering gear oil seals (1) to the steering gear using remover/installer J 44586 (2).



2. Ensure the steering gear oil seals (1) are fully seated in the steering gear.

Caution: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

3. Position the power steering gear outlet hose to the vehicle.
4. Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




5. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose and the power steering gear outlet hose to the steering gear and install the power steering gear inlet hose bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).




6. Compress the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1) and connect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) to the power steering reservoir inlet hose (3).



7. Install the 2 power steering gear outlet hose retainers to the front of the front frame.



8. Install the 2 power steering gear outlet pipe hose retainers to the right side of the front frame.
9. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
10. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
11. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.