Steering Gear Cylinder Pipes

Removal Procedure
1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.





3. Disconnect the power steering gear cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the valve end.
4. Replace the O-rings as needed.





5. Disconnect the power steering gear cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the cylinder end.
6. Unclip the steering gear cylinder pipes from the power steering fluid reservoir return line.
7. Remove the power steering gear cylinder pipes from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the power steering gear cylinder pipes onto the power steering gear.
2. Clip the power steering gear cylinder pipes to the power steering fluid reservoir return line.
3. Tighten the power steering gear cylinder pipes at the valve end of the power steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the line fittings at the valve end to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





4. Tighten the power steering gear cylinder pipes at the cylinder end of the power steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the line fittings at the cylinder end to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.

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.

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