2.7L Engine

CAUTION: Power steering fluid hoses must remain away from the exhaust system, driveshafts, vehicle components and any unfriendly surface that can possibly damage the hoses.

Fig 1: HOSES AT GEAR

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Install the pressure hose tube (4) at the gear. Tighten the tube nut (3) to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
Install the return hose tube (1) at the gear. Tighten the tube nut (2) to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: HOSES AT REAR OF CROSSMEMBER
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Position the power steering hose routing clamps (2) on the crossmember. Install and tighten the screws to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).

Fig 3: PRESSURE HOSE AT PUMP - 2.7L
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Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering pressure hose end and the power steering pump port. Replace any used O-rings with new. Lubricate the O-ring with clean power steering fluid.
Install the pressure hose (2) at the pump pressure port. Tighten the tube nut to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).

Fig 4: RETURN HOSE AT TUBE TO GEAR
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Install the return hose (1) at the return tube (2) and install the clamp. If a screw-clamp is used, tighten it to 2.5 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
Lower the vehicle.
Fill and bleed the power steering system. See Steering - Standard Procedure .
Check for leaks.