P/S Return Line 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. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering pump (for vehicles without power steering cooler).





4. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering cooler, if equipped.





5. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering gear.
6. Remove the power steering gear return 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 return hose to the vehicle.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Connect the power steering gear return hose to the power steering gear.
- Tighten the power steering gear return hose to the power steering gear to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





3. Connect the power steering gear return hose to the power steering cooler, if equipped.
- Tighten the power steering hose clamp to 2 Nm (118 inch lbs.).





4. Connect the power steering gear return hose to the power steering pump (for vehicles without power steering cooler).
- Tighten the power steering hose clamp to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly.
7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.