Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.4L)

Removal Procedure
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.





2. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering pump.
3. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.





4. The power steering pressure line is the lower line at the power steering gear. Remove the power steering line from the power steering gear. Access the line from the engine compartment, between the rocker arm cover and the front of the dash mat.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





6. Remove the power steering pressure line (1) from the clamps on the power steering gear.
7. Remove the power steering pressure line (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the power steering pressure line (1) to the vehicle.
2. Install the power steering pressure line (1) to the clamps on the power steering gear.
3. Lower the vehicle.





Notice: Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering gear.

4. Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering gear to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.





6. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering pump.
Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering pump to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
7. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid.
8. Bleed the power steering system.
9. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.