Pressure Hose
REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE
NOTE: Always use a NEW O-ring on the end of the pressure hose.
1. Install pressure hose in engine compartment from underneath.
2. Lubricate NEW O-ring on steering gear end of pressure hose with clean power steering fluid.
3. Install pressure hose (2) to steering gear (1). Do not tighten tube nut at this time.
4. Route pressure hose (4) along right side of engine cradle. Position pressure hose (4) routing clamp and install bolt (3) securing hose to the right side of engine cradle.
NOTE: Always use a new O-ring on the end of the pressure line.
5. Lubricate the new O-ring on the end of the pressure line with clean power steering fluid.
6. Install power steering pressure line to Electro Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) pump (3).
7. Install pressure line retaining bolt (2) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).
8. Tighten pressure hose tube nut at steering gear to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
9. Fill and bleed power steering system Service and Repair.
10. Install right front wheel house splash shield Splash Shield - Installation.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly.