Fluid Pressure Hose (1997): Removal
WARNING:
The power steering oil, and engine may be extremely hot if engine has been running. DO NOT start engine with any loose or disconnected hoses. Ensure when power steering hoses are installed on vehicle. They do not contact any vehicle components that may cause abrasion and failure of hose.
NOTE:
Cap all open ends of power steering hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering gear ports. This will prevent entry of foreign material into components during servicing. Discard two 2-piece routing clips after removal from power steering hoses. These routing clips are not to be reused, new routing clips must be used when power steering hoses are installed. third one piece clip is reusable and must be reinstalled.
- Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
- Remove 3 routing clips holding power steering fluid pressure and return hose together. See Figure. Remove power steering fluid pressure hose from steering gear. See Figure. Allow power steering fluid to drain from hose.
- Lower vehicle. Remove 3 bolts attaching side panel. See Figure. Remove side panel by pulling upward until lower retaining clips come out of valance panel.
- Remove power steering fluid pressure hose from discharge fitting on power steering pump. See Figure. Raise vehicle.
- Remove power steering fluid pressure hose from vehicle. Pressure hose is removed from underside of vehicle. Remove and discard O-ring seals at end of power steering hose tube.