Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement- Tools Required
- J 43218 Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the power steering hose (3) fitting from the power steering gear.
3. Remove the clamp retaining the power steering hose to the power steering pump.
4. Remove the front grille from the vehicle. Refer to Grille Replacement (Base) in Body and Frame.
5. Remove the bolts retaining the power steering cooler (1) to the radiator support.
6. Remove the power steering cooler from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the power steering cooler (1) to the radiator support.
- Tighten the bolts (2) retaining the power steering cooler to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
2. Install the power steering inlet hose to the power steering gear (1).
- Tighten the power steering hose fitting to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the power steering cooler outlet hose (1) to the power steering gear.
4. Using the J 43218 install and crimp the retaining clamp.
5. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
6. Inspect all the hose connections for leaks.
7. Install the front grille to the vehicle. Refer to Grille Replacement (Base) in Body and Frame.
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Replacement (With Hydroboost)
Removal Procedure
Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (1) from the brake booster.
3. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the power steering gear.
4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.
2. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (1) to the brake booster (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the power steering gear inlet hose to the power steering gear.
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose fittings to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the brake booster inlet hose (1) from the brake booster (2).
3. Remove the brake booster inlet hose from the power steering pump.
4. Remove the brake booster inlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.
2. Install the brake booster inlet hose (1) to the brake booster (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the brake booster inlet hose to the power steering pump.
- Tighten the brake booster inlet hose fittings to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
Power Brake Booster Outlet Hose Replacement
- Tools Required
- J 43218 Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Notice: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.
1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the brake booster outlet hose (1) from the brake booster (2).
3. Remove the clamp retaining the brake booster outlet hose to the power steering pump.
4. Remove the brake booster outlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.
1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.
2. Install the brake booster outlet hose (1) to the brake booster (2).
Position the clamp at the end of the hose.
3. Install the power brake booster outlet hose to the power steering pump (4).
Position the clamp at the end of the hose.
4. Using the J 43218 crimp the clamps to retain the power brake booster outlet hose.
5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.