Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Replacement (2.0L)

Removal Procedure





1. Use a siphon in order to remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir (6).





Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any escaping fluid.

2. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (5) from the steering gear.
3. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose and the 2 gaskets from the steering gear.





4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose fitting from the power steering pump (1).
5. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose and the 2 gaskets from the power steering pump.
6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the bracket.
7. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the power steering gear inlet hose and the 2 gaskets to the power steering pump (1). Secure the hose to the pump with the fitting.

- Tighten the fitting to 60 Nm (43.5 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (6) and the 2 gaskets to the steering gear. Secure the hose to the gear with the fitting (5).

- Tighten the fitting to 35 Nm (25.5 ft. lbs.).

3. Install the power steering gear inlet hose to the hose bracket.

Notice: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Add power steering fluid to the reservoir. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.

Notice: Refer to Air In The Steering System Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.