Installation Procedure
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- Route the power steering gear inlet hose in the same position it was in prior to removal.
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power brake booster (1) and hand tighten only. Rotate the power steering gear inlet hose clockwise until the it contacts the power brake booster housing and then hold it in position while tightening it to the fitting specification.
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the fittings to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
- Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
The power steering gear inlet hose cannot be routed between the brake lines and the power brake booster during installation.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .