Hose - Pump to Steering Rack

Hose-Pump to Steering Rack

Removal
1. Open engine compartment and fit paintwork protection covers.
2. Raise vehicle on a four-post ramp.
3. Place a drain pan under steering rack.





4. Remove retaining straps which secure hose to steering rack.





5. Disconnect hose from steering rack.
Remove bolt from retaining plate.
Release hose, hold it clear of steering rack and allow fluid to drain.
Fit blanking plugs to hose and steering rack port.
Remove drain pan and discard fluid.





6. From above the vehicle, disconnect hose from pump.
Release union nut.
Disconnect hose.
Fit blanking plugs to hose and pump port.





7. From below the vehicle remove hose.
Remove hose.
Remove mounting rubbers from hose.

Installation
1. Installation is reverse of removal procedure.





2. Secure hose to track.
Locate hose and retaining plate.
Fit and tighten bolt.





3. Fit hose to pump.
Remove blanking plug from hose.
Fit a new O-ring seal to hose.
Remove blanking plug from pump.
Fit and tighten union nut.

4. Refill with new fluid and bleed air from the system.