Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Unplug and remove any control modules as necessary and remove the control module bracket (1) by releasing the retaining tab (2) on the battery tray.




2. Release the power steering gear outlet hose (1) from the power steering gear outlet hose clips (2).




3. Release the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) from the power steering fluid reservoir.

4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.




5. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose Bolt (1) and hoses (2) from the steering gear (3).

6. Lower the vehicle and remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. 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 (LHU, MDK, NXC) Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Seal Replacement (MDK, NXC)Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Seal Replacement (LHU, MHK, NV7) Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Seal Replacement (MHK, NV7)Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Seal Replacement (LHU, MR6, NV7, NXC) Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Seal Replacement (MR6, NV7, NXC).

2. Position the power steering gear outlet hose on the vehicle.




3. Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (2) to the steering gear (3) using the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Tighten the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




5. Connect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) to the power steering fluid reservoir and secure using the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1).




6. Secure the power steering gear outlet hose (1) in the power steering gear outlet hose clips (2).




7. Install the control module bracket (1) on the battery tray using the retaining tab (2) and install and connect any control modules previously removed.

8. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding Service and Repair.