Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front tire/wheel assemblies.
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.

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 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





3. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) to the power steering pump.
Tightening torque
Tighten the fitting to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Than any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
5. Install the front tire wheel assemblies.
6. Fill and bleed the power steering system.