Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.





2. Remove the pressure pipe (1) from the pump (2).
3. Remove the pressure pipe retaining clip from the engine block.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the pressure switch connector.
6. Remove the heat shield.





7. Remove the plastic line retainer (2).
8. Remove the pressure hose (1) from the steering gear (4).
9. Remove the hose (1) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Position the hose (1) into the vehicle.
2. Install the pressure hose (1) at the steering gear (4).
- Tighten the pressure pipe at the gear to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the plastic line retainer (2).
4. Install the heat shield.
5. Connect the pressure switch connector.
6. Install the pressure pipe retaining clip to the engine block.
7. Lower the vehicle.





8. Install the pressure pipe (1) at the pump (2).
- Tighten the pressure pipe at the pump to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

9. Fill the power steering system.
10. Bleed the power steering system.