Installation Procedure
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose to the vehicle from underneath the vehicle and place the power steering gear inlet hose end into the steering gear.
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (1) to the power steering pump and tighten to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose bracket and bolt (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose bracket and nut (2) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Connect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose to the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement
- Clip the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose to the power steering gear inlet hose bracket.
- Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
- Install the right side catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
NOTE:
Hand tighten the bolts and nut in the following steps until all parts are in place. Once all bolts, the nut, and the part are in place they can be torqued to the specifications.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .