Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Place a drain pan under the power steering fluid reservoir and gear.
3. Siphon the fluid from the reservoir to prevent excessive spillage.
4. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement-Front Bumper.





5. Remove the cooling pipe retaining clips (1) from the crossmember and from in the engine compartment (3).
6. Remove the power steering fluid gear outlet hose at the reservoir.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Reposition the Electronic Brake Traction Control Module/Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (EBTCM) assembly to access the power steering fluid cooling pipe connections. Opening of the brake hydraulic system and removal of the EBTCM assembly is not necessary to reposition. Refer to EBTCM Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the power steering fluid cooling pipe.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the power steering fluid cooling pipe.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Position the Electronic Brake Traction Control Module/Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (EBTCM/BPMV) assembly. Refer to EBTCM Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the power steering fluid gear outlet hose at the reservoir.
6. Install the cooling pipe retaining clips to the crossmember (1) and in the engine compartment (3).
7. Install the front fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement-Front Bumper.
8. Connect the negative battery cable Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.
9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.