Power Steering Reservoir Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Reservoir Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: The power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe includes an inlet hose and an inlet pipe. The inlet hose connects the reservoir to the inlet pipe. The inlet pipe connects the inlet hose to the power steering gear outlet hose.





1. Loosen the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose clamp at the power steering gear outlet hose (5).
2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any escaping fluid.

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe (6) from the power steering gear outlet hose.
4. Remove the 3 bolts from the 3 power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe clamps.
5. Loosen the reservoir inlet hose clamp at the reservoir (1).
6. Remove the reservoir inlet hose from the reservoir.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the reservoir inlet hose (5) to the reservoir (6).
2. Install the hose clamp in order to retain the hose to the reservoir.





3. Install the reservoir inlet pipe (6) to the power steering gear outlet hose (5).
4. Install the hose clamp in order to retain the pipe to the hose.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the 3 bolts to the 3 pipe clamps.
Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).

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

6. Add power steering fluid to the reservoir.

Notice: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Bleed the power steering system.