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Hoses and Pipes Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Route the pressure line from the power steering pump to the power steering gear.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  3. Route the return line from the fluid reservoir to the power steering gear.
  4. Install the two bolts on the radiator.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the return line clip bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).

    Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Clip Bolts
    G04717714Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Install the return line into the clip on the crossmember.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the return line clip bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).

    Fig 2: Identifying Return Line Clip Bolt
    G04717678Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Connect the return line to the power steering gear outlet.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the return line fitting to 28 N.m (21 lb-ft).

  7. Connect the pressure line to the power steering gear inlet.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the pressure line fitting to 28 N.m (21 lb-ft).

    Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear Return Line Outlet Pipe
    G04717712Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Secure the pressure line with the retaining clip located above the alternator.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the pressure line retaining clip bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).

    Fig 4: Identifying Pressure Line Retaining Clip Bolt
    G04717711Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Connect the return and supply line to the fluid reservoir.
    Fig 5: Identifying Fluid Reservoir Return And Supply Line
    G04717710Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Connect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose to the outlet and inlet connections on the power steering pump.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the pressure line fitting to 28 N.m (21 lb-ft).

  12. Fill the fluid reservoir with power steering fluid.
  13. Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the cause of the leaks and bleed the system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
Fig 6: Identifying Pressure Line Fitting
G04717709Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.