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Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hoses









REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Place drain pan under steering gear (1) and pump.
2. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
3. Power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (30 and 33) from steering gear(1).
4. Drain engine coolant.
5. Serpentine belt.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Front intake duct.
8. Generator.
9. Radiator outlet hose on engine.
10. Heater inlet and outlet hoses from water pump.
11. Throttle body heater return hose from heater outlet.
12. Power steering pump bolts/screws.
13. Inlet hose (30) from pump (32).
14. Power steering fluid reservoir bolt/screw and power steering fluid reservoir retainer.
15. Outlet hose (33) from reservoir (10).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, cap or plug all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.

NOTICE: Inlet and outlet hoses must be installed to clear each other and all surrounding parts to prevent chafing. Use minimum clearance of 12 mm (0.47 inch). The outlet hose must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort inlet and outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

1. Outlet hose (33) to reservoir (10). Lubricate with power steering fluid as required.
2. Power steering fluid reservoir bolt/screw and power steering fluid reservoir retainer.
3. Inlet hose (30) to pump (32).
^ Tighten inlet hose (30) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
4. Power steering pump bolts/screws.
5. Throttle body heater return hose to heater outlet hose.
6. Heater inlet and outlet hoses to water pump.
7. Radiator outlet hose to engine.
8. Generator.
9. Radiator outlet hose from engine.
10. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
11. Serpentine belt.
12. Tighten:
^ Inlet and outlet hoses (30 and 33) to steering gear (1).
^ Inlet hose (2 or 30) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
^ Outlet hose (5 or 33) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
13. Outlet hose (33) to pump (32).
^ Tighten the outlet hose (33) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
14. Lower vehicle.
15. Refill and bleed engine coolant.
16. Refill and bleed power steering system.