Pressure Hose

2.7L ENGINE

CAUTION: Power steering fluid hoses must remain away from the exhaust system, driveshafts, vehicle components and any unfriendly surface that can possibly damage the hoses.





1. Install the pressure hose tube (4) at the gear. Tighten the tube nut (3) to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the return hose tube (1) at the gear. Tighten the tube nut (2) to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).





3. Position the power steering hose routing clamps (2) on the crossmember. Install and tighten the screws to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.).





4. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering pressure hose end and the power steering pump port. Replace any used O-rings with new. Lubricate the O-ring with clean power steering fluid.
5. Install the pressure hose (2) at the pump pressure port. Tighten the tube nut to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the return hose (1) at the return tube (2) and install the clamp. If a screw-clamp is used, tighten it to 2.5 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Fill and bleed the power steering system Power Steering System Bleeding.
9. Check for leaks.