Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Pre-removal Operation
1. Drain power steering fluid.
2. Remove front bumper.
3. Follow removal steps outlined in illustration.

Removal Service Points

[A] Brake Fluid Reservoir Assembly Removal (1).
Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector and remove the brake fluid reservoir assembly from the dash panel with the hose still attached.

NOTE: Place the removed reservoir assembly in a place where it will not be a hindrance when removing and installing the power steering gear box, and tie it with a cord.

[B] Clutch Fluid Reservoir Assembly Removal (2).
Remove the clutch fluid reservoir assembly from the dash panel with the hose still attached.

NOTE: Place the removed reservoir assembly in a place where it will not be a hindrance when removing and installing the power steering hoses, and tie it with a cord.

[C] A/C Compressor Removal (3).
Disconnect the A/C compressor connector and remove the compressor from the compressor bracket with the hose still attached.

NOTE: Place the removed in a where it will not be a hindrance when removing and installing the power steering hoses and tie it with a cord.

CAUTION: Do not damage the joint between the A/C hose and the A/C pipe.





[D] Pressure Hose/Suction Hose Removal (5 & 7).

CAUTION: Generator is below the oil pump, so cover the generator with a shop towel before removing any of the hoses.

INSTALLATION
Installation in reverse order as removal.





Installation Service Points

]A[ Pressure Hose Installation (5 & 12).

1. Connect the pressure hose so that its slit part contacts the oil pump's guide bracket.





2. When the pressure hose is installed, align the white line on the pressure hose with the white line on the pressure tube so that together they form a straight line.

Post-installation Operation
1. Install front bumper.
2. Adjust drive-belt tension.
3. Fill power steering fluid.
4. Bleed power steering fluid line. Service and Repair