Hose - Pressure

NOTE: Before proceeding with this removal and installation procedure, review SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS found under Steering Service Precautions.

REMOVAL
1. Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Raise the vehicle, refer to Maintaince for procedure.






3. Back out the tube nut securing the power steering fluid pressure hose to the gear.
4. Open the routing clips on the right side of the power steering gear and remove the power steering fluid pressure hose tube from the routing clips. At the same time, remove the pressure hose tube from the gear.
5. Lower the vehicle.






6. Remove the bolt securing the hose routing clip in place on the right engine motor mount. Remove the power steering fluid pressure hose from the routing clip.
7. Back out the tube nut securing the power steering fluid pressure hose to the power steering pump and remove the hose from the pump.
8. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the power steering pressure hose into the engine compartment from the top. First, guide the pump end of the hose under the pump, then route the rest of the hose along the right side of the engine. Guide the gear end of the hose down behind the back of the engine towards the power steering gear.
2. Using a lint free towel, wipe. clean the open power steering hose end and the power steering pump port. Replace the used O-ring with new. Lubricate the O-ring with power steering fluid.
3. Attach the power steering fluid pressure hose to the outlet fitting on the bottom of the power steering pump. Tighten the pressure hose tube nut to a torque of 34 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the power steering fluid pressure hose in the routing clip and attach the clip to the right engine mount. Tighten the hose routing clip bolt to a torque of 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
5. Raise the vehicle, refer to Maintaince for procedure.

CAUTION: The power steering fluid hoses must remain away from the exhaust system, vehicle components, and unfriendly surfaces that can cause possible damage to the power steering hoses.

6. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose end and the power steering gear port. Replace the used O-ring with new. Lubricate the O-ring with power steering fluid.
7. Attach the power steering fluid pressure hose to the port on the power steering gear. Start the tube nut threads into the gear, but do not tighten it at this time.
8. Open the routing clips on the right side of the power steering gear and install the power steering fluid pressure hose into the routing clips. Close the clips.
9. Tighten the pressure hose tube nut at the gear to a torque of 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Perform the Power Steering Pump Initial Operation service procedure which can be found in Power Steering Pump, Service and Repair to properly fill and bleed the power steering system.
12. Check for leaks at all hose connections.