Power Steering Pump Hoses and Pipes

Removal Procedure
1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.





2. Disconnect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose from the inlet and the outlet connections on the power steering pump.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.





4. Disconnect the pressure line from the retaining clip at the bottom of the radiator.





5. Disconnect the supply line from the retaining clip on the engine compartment right sidewall.
6. Lower the vehicle.

IMPORTANT: The pressure line inlet pipe nut will be easier to disconnect if the supply line outlet pipe nut is disconnected first.





7. Disconnect the supply line outlet pipe from the power steering gear.





8. Disconnect the pressure line inlet pipe from the power steering gear.





9. Disconnect the supply line hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.
10. Remove the power steering pump pressure line and the supply line.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the power steering pump pressure line and the supply line.
2. Connect the supply line hose to the power steering fluid reservoir.





3. Connect the pressure line inlet pipe to the power steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the steering gear inlet pipe fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





4. Connect the supply line outlet pipe to the power steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the steering gear outlet pipe fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





5. Connect the supply line to the retaining clip on the engine compartment right sidewall.





6. Connect the pressure line to the retaining clip at the bottom of the radiator.





7. Connect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose to the inlet and the outlet connections on the power steering pump.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering pump pressure line union nut to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: When adding fluid or making a complete change, always use DEXRON-III power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.

8. Fill the fluid reservoir with power steering fluid.
9. Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the cause of the leaks and bleed the system. Power Steering Bleeding