Installation Procedure
- Position the power steering gear inlet hose to the vehicle.
- Install a new O-ring seal and connect the power steering gear inlet hose to the steering gear.
Tighten: Tighten the fitting to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install a new O-ring seal and connect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the steering pump (1).
Tighten: Tighten the fitting to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove any drain pans.
- Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
IMPORTANT:
Start all power steering gear inlet hose fittings by hand before finalizing any torques.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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