Power Steering Gear - Inlet Hose

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Replacement (AWD)

Removal Procedure
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any power steering fluid.







2. Remove the bolt (5) from the power steering gear inlet hose (4).

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.
Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice

3. Remove the pipe fitting (6) and the gear inlet hose from the steering gear (7).
4. Remove the bolt (3).
5. Remove the pipe fitting (2) and the gear inlet hose from the pump.


Installation Procedure

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







1. Install the pipe fitting (2) and the gear inlet hose (4) to the pump.
Tighten the pipe fitting to 44 Nm (32.5 ft. lbs.).

2. Install the bolt (3).
Tighten the bolt to 7.8 Nm (69.04 inch lbs.).

3. Install the pipe fitting (6) and the gear inlet hose to the steering gear (7).
Tighten the pipe fitting to 25 Nm (18.4 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the bolt (5) in order to retain the hose to the steering gear.
Tighten the bolt to 7.8 Nm (69.04 inch lbs.).

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

5. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.

Notice: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Notice in Service Precautions.
Air In the Power Steering System Notice

6. Bleed the power steering system.