Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose (Pressure Line)

Remove or Disconnect
1. Place drain pan under pump and gear.
2. Engine mount strut at engine.
3. Raise vehicle and suitably support.

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

NOTICE: Set steering shaft so block tooth on upper steering shaft is at the 12 o'clock position, wheels on vehicle are straight ahead and set ignition switch to "LOCK" position. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the coil.

4. Intermediate shaft lower bolt/screw (pinch bolt) and move aside plastic cover.
5. Rear frame bolts/screws and lower frame. Support with jackstands.
6. Catalytic converter from exhaust manifold. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
7. Power steering gear outlet hose clip.
8. Inlet hose at steering gear.
9. Raise frame and temporarily install bolts/screws.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Rotate engine.
12. Nut and clip.
13. Coolant recovery reservoir and move aside. Refer to Cooling System.
14. Serpentine drive belt. Refer to Engine.
15. Ignition wiring harness near pump.
16. Power steering pump pulley. Refer to "Power Steering Pump Pulley."
17. Tie straps from hose.
18. Inlet hose from pump.
19. Inlet hose.

Inspect
- O-rings, replace as necessary.

Install or Connect

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Position inlet hose to pump.
2. Inlet hose.
- Tighten inlet hose to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Tie straps to hose.
4. Power steering pump pulley.
5. Ignition wiring harness at pump.
6. Serpentine drive belt. Refer to Engine.
7. Coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Cooling System.
8. Clip and nut.
- Tighten nut to 6 Nm (54 inch lbs.).
9. Rotate engine. Refer to Engine.
10. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
11. Remove frame bolts/screws and lower rear of frame. Refer to Body and Frame.
12. Inlet hose to steering gear.
- Tighten Inlet hose to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
13. Power steering gear outlet hose clip.
14. Catalytic converter to exhaust manifold. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
15. Raise frame and install new bolts/screws. Refer to Body and Frame.
16. Position plastic cover and intermediate shaft lower bolt/screw (pinch bolt).
17. Lower vehicle.
18. Engine mount strut at engine. Refer to Engine.
19. Fill power steering pump reservoir with fluid.
20. Bleed system. Refer to "Power Steering System."

Inspect
- For leaks.

Adjust
- Toe as necessary.