Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LLR) (3.7L)

Special Tools

J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

Caution: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Caution (Service Precautions).




3. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose from the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly.




4. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bracket bolts.
5. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose retaining plate bolt.
6. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose from the steering gear.
7. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose from the vehicle.

Caution: Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports thoroughly of any debris. Failure to do so could result in contamination and damage to the power steering system components.

8. Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose ports at the steering gear of any debris.
9. Transfer any parts as needed.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose to the vehicle.

1. If power steering gear inlet and outlet hose seal replacement is needed, remove the steering gear from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Steering Gear Replacement).
2. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose seals from the steering gear using remover J 44586 .
3. Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose ports at the steering gear of any debris.
4. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose seals to the steering gear using installer J 44586 .
5. Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Steering Gear Replacement).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose retaining plate bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (106 lb in).

3. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bracket bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (79 lb in).




4. Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose to the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly.

Tighten the fitting to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

5. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
6. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).