Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Replacement (2.0L)

Removal Procedure





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





Important: The power steering gear outlet hose connects the steering gear to the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe.

2. Loosen the hose clamp (4) for the power steering gear outlet hose at the steering gear housing.

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.

3. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose (3) from the steering gear housing.
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the power steering reservoir inlet pipe.
5. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the power steering reservoir inlet pipe.

Installation Procedure





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

1. Install the power steering gear outlet hose to the power steering reservoir inlet pipe.
2. Install the hose clamp in order to retain the hose to the pipe.
3. Install the power steering gear outlet hose (3) to the steering gear.
4. Install the hose clamp (4) in order to retain the hose to the gear.

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

5. 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.

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