P/S Return Line Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear cooler pipe.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering hose retainer on the engine.
8. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
9. Remove the power steering return hose from the retaining clip that holds the power steering pressure line and the power steering return line together.
10. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the power steering return hose to the vehicle.
2. Install the power steering return hose to the retaining clip that holds the power steering pressure line and the power steering return line together.
3. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering gear cooler pipe.
6. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering hose retainer on the engine.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Fill the power steering system. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.
9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
10. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks.
11. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.