Rack & Pinion Power Steering System: Pump: Hose-Supply: Installation: 2.4L

Slide hose clamps onto both ends of the power steering fluid supply hose far enough to clear the fittings on the reservoir and pump once the hose is installed.

Fig 1: Hose Connection At Reservoir

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1 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR

2 - ENGINE COVER

3 - SUPPLY HOSE

4 - RETURN HOSE

Install the power steering supply hose into the engine compartment. First, route the pump end of the hose down to the pump supply fitting, then place the reservoir end of the supply hose (3) onto the fitting of the power steering fluid reservoir (1).
Expand the hose clamp at the fluid reservoir and slide it over the hose and fitting. Secure the clamp once it is past the bead formed into the fluid reservoir fitting.

Fig 2: Supply Hose At Pump
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1 - SUPPLY HOSE CLAMP

2 - POWER STEERING PUMP
Place the pump end of the supply hose (3) onto the pump (2) supply fitting. Expand the hose clamp (1) and slide it over the hose and pump supply fitting. Secure the clamp once it is past the bead formed into the fluid supply fitting.
CAUTION: Make sure the hose routing is above the engine timing chain cover. The power steering fluid supply hose must remain clear of any unfriendly surface that can cause possible damage to it.

Fig 3: Radiator Closure Panel
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1 - FASTENERS
Install the radiator closure panel and fasten (1) it in place.

Fig 4: Ambient Temperature Sensor
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1 - FASTENER

2 - SENSOR
Install the ambient temperature sensor (2) on the radiator closure panel using the fastener (1).
Install the hood-opening weather-strip across the radiator closure panel.

Fig 5: Grille Attachment
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1 - GRILLE

2 - RETAINER
Install the grille (1) on the front of the vehicle. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION) .
Perform the POWER STEERING PUMP INITIAL OPERATION procedure. (Refer to STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Check for leaks at all hose connections.