Hoses and Pipes Removal and Installation: Installation

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Route the pressure line from the power steering pump to the power steering gear.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Route the return line from the fluid reservoir to the power steering gear.
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
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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
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Connect the return line to the power steering gear outlet.
Tighten:

Tighten the return line fitting to 28 N.m (21 lb-ft).
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
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Lower the vehicle.
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
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Connect the return and supply line to the fluid reservoir.

Fig 5: Identifying Fluid Reservoir Return And Supply Line
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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).
Fill the fluid reservoir with power steering fluid.
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

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