Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (LZ4)

Tools Required

J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the intake manifold cover.
2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.




4. Compress the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering reservoir inlet pipe (2) from the power steering gear outlet hose (3).
5. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.




6. Remove the 2 power steering gear outlet pipe hose retainers from the right side of the front frame.




7. Remove the 2 power steering gear outlet hose retainers from the front of the front frame.




8. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bolt (1) and disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) and the power steering gear outlet hose (4) from the steering gear (3).
9. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the vehicle.




10. Extract the steering gear oil seals (1) from the steering gear using remover/installer J 44586 (2) with the aid of a flat-bladed tool (3) for additional leverage.

Installation Procedure

Important: Start all of the nuts and bolts by hand before finalizing any of the torques.




1. Install the NEW steering gear oil seals (1) to the steering gear using remover/installer J 44586 (2).




2. Ensure the steering gear oil seals (1) are fully seated in the steering gear.

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.

3. Position the power steering gear outlet hose to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) and power steering gear outlet hose (4) to the steering gear (3) and install the power steering gear inlet hose bolt (1). Prior to tightening the power steering gear inlet hose bolt (1), rotate the power steering gear outlet hose (4) clockwise/downwards so it touches the power steering gear inlet hose (2). Verify the power steering hoses are still touching after the power steering gear inlet hose bolt is tight.

Tighten the bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).




5. Install the 2 power steering gear outlet hose retainers to the front of the front frame.




6. Install the 2 power steering gear outlet pipe hose retainers to the right side of the front frame.
7. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly.




8. Compress the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1) and connect the power steering gear outlet hose (3) to the power steering reservoir inlet pipe (2).
9. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
10. Install the intake manifold cover.
11. Fill and bleed the power steering system.