Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose Replacement (6.0L Engine)

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose Replacement (6.0L Engine)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the engine dress cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the mass air flow (MAF) sensor. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the upper section of the air box. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Place a large suitable container under the vehicle in order to collect draining fluid.




5. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose bracket to subframe retaining bolt (4).

Important: The power steering fluid reservoir (1) must be plugged to prevent the entry of foreign particles into the power steering system.


6. Release the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose spring clamp (2) and disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose (3) from the power steering fluid reservoir (1).
7. Plug the power steering fluid reservoir (1).
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (Service Precautions) .
8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
9. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) .





Important: The power steering cooler (3) must be plugged to prevent the entry of foreign particles into the power steering system.


10. Release the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose spring clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose (2) from the power steering cooler (3).
11. Plug the power steering cooler (3).
12. Remove the fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose (2).



Installation Procedure

1. Install the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose spring clamps to the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose.




2. Install the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose (2).
3. Remove the plug from the power steering cooler (3).
4. Release the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose spring clamp (1) and connect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose (2) to the power steering cooler (3).
5. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle to the ground.




8. Remove the plug from the power steering fluid reservoir (1).
9. Release the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose spring clamp (2) and connect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose (3) to the power steering fluid reservoir (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

10. Install the power steering fluid reservoir inlet pipe/hose bracket to subframe retaining bolt (4).

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

11. Install the mass air flow (MAF) sensor. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair) .
12. Install the upper section of the air box. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .

Notice: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.

13. Fill power steering fluid reservoir with fluid to the MAX level mark on the reservoir.
14. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair) .
15. Check for power steering fluid leaks.
16. Remove the container from under the vehicle.
17. Install the engine dress cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair) .