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P/S Return Line Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the drive belt from the power steering pump pulley.





2. Remove the power steering hose nut (1) and retainer (2).





3. Remove the power steering return hose (3) from the power steering return pipe (2).
4. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
5. Remove the power steering return hose (3) from the retainer (6).
6. Remove the power steering return hose (3) from the power steering gear (5).
7. Remove the power steering return hose (3) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the power steering return hose (3) to the power steering gear (5).
Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the power steering return hose (3) to the retainer (6).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the power steering return hose (3) to the power steering return pipe (2).





5. Install the power steering hose retainer (2) and nut (1).
Tighten the nut to 5 Nm (45 inch lbs.).
6. Install the drive belt to the power steering pump pulley.
7. Bleed the air from the power steering system.