Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (LY7)

Tools Required

J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the RH front tire and wheel assembly.




3. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting from the power steering pump.




4. Remove the power steering gear inlet/outlet pipe retaining bolt and disconnect the inlet pipe from the power steering gear.
5. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe from the vehicle.





Notice: Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports thoroughly of any debris. Failure to do so could result in contamination and damage to the power steering system components.

6. Install the seal extraction end of the J 44586 (2) to the power steering gear oil seal (1).




7. Extract the power steering gear oil seal (1) from the power steering gear using the J 44586 (2) with the aid of a flat-bladed tool (3) for additional leverage.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the NEW power steering gear oil seal (1) to the power steering gear using the seal installation end of the J 44586 (2).




2. Ensure the power steering gear oil seals (1) are fully seated in the power steering gear.
3. Position the power steering gear inlet pipe into the vehicle.





Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the inlet pipe to the power steering gear and install the retaining bolt.

Tighten the power steering gear inlet/outlet pipe retaining bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).




5. Connect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting to the power steering pump.

Tighten the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

6. Install the RH front tire and wheel.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.