Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Pressure Hose
Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.8L)
Removal Procedure
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. The power steering pressure hose is the lower hose at the power steering gear.
Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear.
6. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
7. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the clamps on the power steering gear.
8. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.
2. Install the power steering pressure hose to the clamps on the power steering gear.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.
^ Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.
^ Tighten the pressure hose fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the accessory drive belt.
9. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid.
10. Bleed the power steering system.
11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.
Is there a trick to getting the hose on the gear box? I have everything done up to that point. I can not get the line to screw into the gear box. I checked to make sure there were no burrs , bad threads etc. It looks like everything is lined up and it feels like the threads are starting. As soon as I put a wrench in it it pops back off. Very hard to see anything once I get my big hands I there. I cant turn it with just my hands. Should it make a difference if I undo it from the pump and return to hook it up to box first? I've never had such a pro lem. Maybe it's just cause I'm old lol.
So here is what we found out. When replacing the line start at gearbox first. No need for a crowsfoot and you can do it from the top. Next do the power steering side of the line. Finally place the line in the clamp. Believe me after spending hours doing the way as described I was ready to send it to the junk yard. The way we finally did it took less than 15 minutes.
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