P/S Pressure Hose Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the steering linkage shield, if equipped. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement in Steering Linkage.
3. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the pressure hose from the power steering pump.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
7. Disconnect the power steering gear pressure hose from the power steering gear.
8. Remove the power steering gear pressure hose from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE


NOTICE: 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.








1. Install the power steering gear pressure hose to the vehicle.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Connect the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering gear.
- Tighten the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering gear to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the air cleaner assembly.
4. Raise the vehicle.





5. Connect the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering pump.
- Tighten the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering pump to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
7. Install the steering linkage shield, if equipped. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement in Steering Linkage.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.