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Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.



3. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe clamp bolt (1).
4. Disconnect the power steering gear feed tube fittings (2).
5. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet pipe fittings (3).



6. Disconnect the power steering pump outlet pipe fitting (1).
7. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose (2) from the vehicle.

1. Install the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the power steering gear inlet pipe fitting (3) and tighten to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
3. Install the power steering gear feed tube fitting (2) and tighten to 13 N·m (10 lb ft).
4. Install the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose clamp bolt and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).



5. Install the power steering pump outlet pipe fitting (1) and tighten to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
6. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
7. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .