Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Replacing the return 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.

Removing the return hose





Install lock grip pliers on the feeder hose.





Remove:
- the Oetiker clamp
- the hose from the fluid reservoir
- the tie strap
- the clips (3x) for the cable harness.

Raise the car





Remove:
- the splash guard under the engine
- the tie strap around the pipe where the return hose meets the pressure hose
- the heat deflector plate over the steering gear
- the clip on the pipe over the steering gear.

Remove:
- the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) mounting member
- the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) member.

Pull out the heat deflector plate over the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) as far back as possible.





Remove:
- Screw for the clamp on the sub-frame (does not apply to AWD).





Remove the pipe coupling at the steering gear.
Pull the pipe/hose towards the right wheel arch until the end with the nipple can be pulled forward.
Remove the hose.

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

Installing the return hose
Route the hose through the engine compartment.
Pull the pipe/hose towards the right wheel arch until the end with the nipple can be slid backwards to the correct position.
Thread the nipple into the steering gear (use a new O-ring).

Install:
- the clip on the pipe over the steering gear
- the tie strap around the pipe where the return hose meets the pressure hose
- the screw for the clamp on the sub-frame (does not apply to AWD).

Tighten the nipple in the steering gear. Tighten to 25 Nm.

Install:
- the heat deflector plate over the steering gear
- the splash guard under the engine
- the three-way catalytic converter (TWC) mounting member
- the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) member.

Lower the car.

Install:
- hose on the fluid reservoir (Use a new Oetiker clamp)
- the clips (3x) for the cable harness
- the tie strap by the torque rod mounting.

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.