3.5L 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.
- Install the pressure hose into the engine compartment from above between the engine and the upper radiator hose. Then route the hose down the left side of the engine above the transmission, down to the steering gear.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure .
- Install the pressure hose tube (4) at the gear. Tighten the tube nut (3) to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Accessing it through the area behind the powertrain control module (3), position the power steering hose (1) routing clamp at the left side of the front suspension crossmember. Install and tighten the routing clamp screw (2) to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
- 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 (1) at the power steering pump (4). Tighten the tube nut (3) to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
- Position the pressure hose (1) routing clamp at the engine cylinder head. Install and tighten the routing clamp bolt (2) to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. See Steering - Standard Procedure .
- Check for leaks.