Preliminary Procedures

1. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
3. Remove as much power steering fluid from the upper power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

1

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
34 N·m (25 lb ft)

2

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose O-ring Seal (Qty: 2)

Procedure

1. Install NEW power steering gear inlet hose O-ring seals.
2. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
3. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.