Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right side engine splash shield.
3. Place the drain pan under the power steering pump and the power steering gear.





4. Disconnect the return hose from the cooler pipe.

5. Caution:
Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.

Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
6. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame rear.
7. Remove the rear frame bolts.
8. Use the utility stand to lower the rear of the frame for clearance.





9. Remove the power steering gear heat shield and hose clip.
10. Disconnect the cooler pipe from the steering gear.





11. Remove the cooler pipe retainer bolt/screw.
12. Remove the cooler pipe retainer.
13. Remove the cooler pipe from the frame retainers and vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the cooler pipe to the vehicle and the frame retainers.

2. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the cooler pipe retainer to the frame.

Tighten the cooler pipe retainer bolt/screw to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





3. Connect the cooler pipe to the steering gear.

Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the power steering gear hose clip.





5. Connect the power steering return hose to the cooler pipe.
6. Raise the frame rear position.
7. Install the rear frame bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 165 Nm (122 ft. lbs.).

8. Remove the utility stand.
9. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
10. Install the right side engine splash shield.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.