Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Power Steering Pump Hoses and Pipes Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
2. Disconnect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose from the inlet and outlet connections on the power steering pump.




3. Disconnect the return and supply line from the fluid reservoir.




4. Loosen the retaining clip located above the alternator and position it away from the pressure line.





Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution Technician Safety Information.

5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
6. Disconnect the pressure line from the power steering gear inlet.
7. Disconnect the return line outlet pipe from the power steering gear.




8. Remove the return line from the clip on the crossmember.




9. Remove the bolts from each of the 2 clips on the radiator.
10. Remove all the hoses and pipes from the vehicle.
11. Lower the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Route the pressure line from the power steering pump to the power steering gear.

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution Technician Safety Information.

2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Route the return line from the fluid reservoir to the power steering gear.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

4. Install the 2 bolts on the radiator.

Tighten the 2 bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




5. Install the return line into the clip on the crossmember.

Tighten the return clip bolt to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




6. Connect the return line to the power steering gear outlet.

Tighten the return line to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).

7. Connect the pressure line to the power steering gear inlet.

Tighten the pressure line fittings to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).




8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Secure the pressure line with the retaining clip located above the alternator.

Tighten the pressure line retaining clip bolt to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




10. Connect the return and supply line to the fluid reservoir.




11. Connect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose to the outlet and inlet connections on the power steering pump.

Tighten the pressure line fitting to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).

Notice: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice Service Precautions.

12. Fill the fluid reservoir with power steering fluid.
13. Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the cause of the leaks and bleed the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding Service and Repair.