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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Pressure Hose
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  2. Install the power steering pressure hose to the clamps on the power steering gear.
  3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 ft lbs) 

  4. Install the power steering pressure hose to the retaining bracket on the engine.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 ft lbs) 

  7. Install the coolant reservoir. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in ENGINE COOLING .
  8. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
  9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
  10. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .
  11. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.