Hydraulic Cylinder Lines Removal and Installation: Installation

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Lubricate any new O-ring seals with power steering fluid.
Place the O-ring seals into the housing and install the steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes.
Connect the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes to the power steering gear at the valve end.
Tighten:

Tighten the hydraulic cylinder line fittings at the valve end to 18 N.m (13 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Hydraulic Cylinder Pipes
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Connect the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes to the power steering gear at the cylinder end.
Tighten:

Tighten the hydraulic cylinder line fittings at the cylinder end to 28 N.m (21 lb-ft).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Hydraulic Cylinder Pipes
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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 Power Steering System Leak Test .