Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose
Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to
"Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation: ".
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
3. Remove as much fluid from the remote power
steering fluid reservoir as possible.
4. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting
(1) from the power steering pump.
5. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting
(1) from the steering gear.
6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the
vehicle.
Power Assisted Steering System:
Installation Procedure
1. Position the steering gear inlet hose to the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Refer to "Fastener Notice: ".
NOTE
Hand tighten the power steering gear inlet
hose fittings before finalizing the torques.
2. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1)
to the steering gear.
Tightening torque
Tighten the fitting to 25 N⋅m (18 lb ft).
3. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1)
to the power steering pump.
Tightening torque
Tighten the fitting to 25 N⋅m (18 lb ft).
4. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove
the drain pans.
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