Installation Procedure
- Discard both of the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose seals and replace with NEW only. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Seal Replacement (AWD) .
- If previously removed, install the power steering gear inlet hose connector. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Connector Replacement (LF3) .
- Position the power steering gear inlet hose (2) on the vehicle.
- Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) and power steering gear outlet hose (3) to the steering gear.
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Connect the power steering gear inlet hose seal (2) and hose (1) to the power steering pump. Use a NEW seal only.
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose (1) to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Position the power steering gear inlet hose (2) on the engine block.
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Do not tighten any fasteners to specification until the power steering gear inlet hose is positioned and all fasteners are started.
CAUTION:
Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .