Gas Engine - Right-Hand-Drive

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Power steering fluid hoses must remain away from the exhaust system, driveshafts, vehicle components and any unfriendly surface that can possibly damage the hoses.

Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose end and the power steering pump port. Replace any used O-rings with new. Lubricate the O-ring with power steering fluid.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Return Hose & Pressure Hose At Steering Gear
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Install the power steering pressure hose into the engine compartment from below.
Install the pressure hose at the gear. Tighten the tube nut (2) to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Tube Nut At Power Steering Pressure Hose
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Install the pressure hose (3) at the pump pressure port (5). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
Install the pressure hose routing bracket bolt (2) to the upper mount (8).
Fill and bleed the power steering system. See Steering - Standard Procedure .
Check for leaks.
Install the engine appearance cover.