Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING: Before removing the steering gear box, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Center the front wheels and remove the ignition key. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious injury.
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in an unladen condition.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] EYE BOLT/RETURN TUBE REMOVAL
1. Loosen the crossmember mounting bolts and nuts, and lower the crossmember to a position so that the eye bolts or return tube at the steering gear side can be removed.
NOTE: In this case, do not remove the crossmember mounting bolts and nuts.
2. Remove the eye bolts or return tube.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ RETURN HOSE INSTALLATION
Install the return hose so that the marking is positioned as shown in the illustration.
]]B[[ RETURN HOSE INSTALLATION
Install the return hose so that the marking is positioned as shown in the illustration.
]]C[[ RETURN HOSE INSTALLATION
Install the return hose so that the marking is positioned as shown in the illustration.
]]D[[ RETURN HOSE INSTALLATION
Install the return hose so that the markings are positioned as shown in the illustration.
]]E[[ SUCTION HOSE INSTALLATION
Install the suction hose so that the marking is positioned as shown in the illustration.