Steering Gear to Fluid Cooler Return Hose

Steering Gear to Fluid Cooler Return Hose

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Removal and Installation

CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Release the clamp and remove the power steering return line-to-fluid cooler hose.
3. Remove the 4 power steering return line bracket-to-frame bolts.
^ To install, tighten the M8 bolt to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
^ To install, tighten the M6 bolt to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).

4. CAUTION: Whenever the power steering lines are disconnected from the steering gear, new O-ring seals must be installed.

Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt, rotate the clamp plate, disconnect the power steering return line from the power steering gear and remove the return line.
^ Discard the O-ring seals and bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Fill the power steering system.