P/S Return Line Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the upper air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
2. Remove the power steering return hose (2) and the clamp (5) from the power steering pump (1).
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





4. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the power steering gear (3).
5. Remove the power steering return hose (2) from the power steering gear (3).
6. Remove the power steering return hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

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





1. Install the power steering return hose (2) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the power steering return hose (2) to the power steering gear (3).
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the power steering gear (3).
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the power steering return hose (2) and the clamp (5) to the power steering pump (1).
6. Install the upper air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.