Replacing the Pressure Hose

Replacing The Pressure Hose

NOTE: As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparations
Disconnect the battery negative lead.

Removing







- Install the lock grip pliers on the feeder hose and return hose at the reservoir.
- Remove the nipple at the pump.
- Raise the car.







- Remove the clamp and bracket in the front sub-frame
- Remove the clamp and bracket in the rear sub-frame.







- Slacken off the nipple at the steering gear.
- Pull down the front section of the hose.
- Remove the hose.

NOTE: Make a note of the routing of the hose.

Installing
- Install a new hose
- Thread the nipple into the steering gear (use a new O-ring).
- Press up the front section of the hose into the engine compartment.
- Install the clamp and bracket in the front sub-frame
- Install the clamp and bracket in the rear sub-frame.
- Lightly tighten all screws.

Tighten:
- the nipple in the steering gear. Tighten to 25 Nm
- screw in the bracket. Tighten to 24 Nm
- screw clips. Tighten to 5 Nm.

Lower the car.

- Tighten the nipple in the pump. Tighten to 25 Nm.

NOTE: Use a new O-ring

Remove the lock grip pliers.

Finishing







- Top up the oil level in the servo reservoir. Bleed the system.
- For the correct oil quality, see the specifications.

WARNING: Avoid skin contact with the oil.

- Repeatedly turn the steering wheel to full lock. Top up the oil if necessary.
- Lower the car.
- Apply the parking brake. Start the engine.
A Turn the steering wheel slowly to the right. Hold on full lock for 2 seconds
B Turn the steering wheel slowly to the left. Hold on full lock for 2 seconds.

Repeat operations A and B approximately 10 times.