High Pressure Pipe and Hose Assembly

Power Steering Hose Routing:

Tools Required:
J28467-A Engine Support Fixture
J28467-90 Adapters
J36462 Adapter Leg

Remove or Disconnect

1. Air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Coolant recovery reservoir.
3. Serpentine drive belt.

NOTICE: Siphon power steering fluid from reservoir before disconnecting lines to avoid spilling fluid on secondary timing belt cover. Use shop rags when disconnecting lines to insure any remaining fluid does NOT contact secondary timing belt cover. Power steering fluid can damage the secondary timing belt.

4. Both high pressure and return pipes from power steering pump.
5. Power steering lines clamp from front cover.
6. Install J 28467-A, J 28467-90 and J 36462.
7. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
8. Left and right front wheel and tire assembly.
9. Loosen right side engine splash shield.
10. Both left and right sides tie rod nuts and tie rods from steering knuckles.
11. Exhaust pipe and catalytic converter assembly.

CAUTION: Failure to disconnect intermediate shaft from rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.

12. Intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt at steering gear.
13. Electrical connection from steering gear pressure switch.
14. Support rear of frame assembly using jackstand.
15. Both rear frame bolts.
16. Lower rear of frame 76.2 mm (3 inches).
17. Steering gear heat shield.
18. Power steering lines clamp from steering gear assembly.
19. Both high pressure and return lines from steering gear.
20. High pressure line from vehicle.

Install or Connect

1. High pressure line in position.
2. Both high pressure and return lines to steering gear.
3. Line clamp and lines to steering gear assembly.
4. Steering gear heat shield and screws.

Tighten
^ Screws to 6 N.m (54 lb. in.).

5. Raise frame assembly and align steering gear stub shaft to intermediate shaft.
6. Both frame bolts.
7. Remove jackstand.
8. Electrical connection to steering gear pressure switch.

CAUTION: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the pinch bolt is inserted into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage.

9. Intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.

Tighten
^ Bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb. ft.).

10. Exhaust pipe and converter assembly.
11. Both tie rod ends and nuts to steering knuckles.
12. Tighten right side engine splash shield.
13. Both right and left front wheel and tire
14. Lower vehicle.
15. Remove J 28467-A, J 28467-90 and J 36462.
16. Power steering lines clamp to front cover.
17. Both high pressure and return pipes to pump.
18. Serpentine drive belt.
19. Coolant recovery reservoir.
20. Air cleaner and duct assembly.

Adjust
^ Bleed power steering system.

Inspect
^ For leaks.