Installation-1.6L Engine

INSTALLATION-1.6L ENGINE

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.

1. Install the power steering pressure hose into the engine compartment. It may be easier to guide the hose in from the bottom of the engine compartment toward the power steering pump.
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 pump outlet fitting. Do not tighten the tube nut at this time.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Install the bolt securing the pressure hose routing bracket to the transaxle bell housing.
6. Install the bolt attaching the power steering fluid pressure hose routing clamp to the engine. Tighten the bolt to a torque of 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
7. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose gear end and the power steering gear port. Replace the used O-ring with new. Lubricate the O-ring with power steering fluid.
8. 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.








9. On RHD vehicles, open the routing clamp on the front of the power steering gear and install the power steering fluid pressure hose into the routing clamp. Close the clamp.
10. Tighten the pressure hose tube nut at the gear to a torque of 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.). Keep the hose in proper alignment while tightening the tube nut.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Tighten the pressure hose tube nut at the power steering pump to a torque of 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
13. Perform the POWER STEERING PUMP INITIAL OPERATION procedure.
14. Check for leaks at all hose connections.