For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
- Hoist and raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2).
- Pull the power steering gear outlet hose out of the steering gear.
- Remove the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1).
- Remove and discard the power steering gear outlet hose crimp clamp (2).
- Disconnect the rubber segment from the metal segment of the power steering gear outlet hose (3, 4).
- Remove any plastic retaining clips on the power steering gear outlet hose and discard them.
- Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the power steering gear outlet hose to the vehicle.
- Position a new power steering gear outlet hose clamp (2).
- Connect the rubber segment to the metal segment of the power steering gear outlet hose (3, 4).
- Crimp the new power steering gear outlet hose crimp clamp.
- Install the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Insert the steering gear outlet hose in to the steering gear.
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
