Hydraulic Cylinder Lines

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 hydraulic cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the valve end. Replace the O-ring seals as needed.





4. Disconnect the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the cylinder end.
5. Unclip the steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes from the power steering fluid reservoir return line and remove them from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate any new O-ring seals with power steering fluid.
2. Place the O-ring seals into the housing and install the steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes.





3. Connect the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes to the power steering gear at the valve end.
Tighten
Tighten the hydraulic cylinder line fittings at the valve end to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





4. Connect the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes to the power steering gear at the cylinder end and clip them to the power steering fluid reservoir return line.
Tighten
Tighten the hydraulic cylinder 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