Installation Procedure

Important:  Loosely install the pressure hose and retainers before tightening.

1. Install the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.
2. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.
   Fig 1: Power Steering Pressure Hose To Power Steering Gear

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3. Push the power steering pressure hose retaining clips into the cradle.
   Fig 2: Power Steering Pressure Hose Retaining Clips To Cradle

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4. Install the power steering pressure hose to cradle mounting bolt.
5. Lower the vehicle.
   Fig 3: Power Steering Pressure Hose To Cradle Mounting Bolt

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6. Install the power steering pressure hose fitting to the power steering pump.

   Important:  When installing the power steering pressure hose into the power steering pump a distinct click should be heard when the hose is fully seated.

7. Connect the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.
   Fig 4: Power Steering Pressure Hose To Power Steering Pump

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   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
8. Install the power steering pressure hose retaining nut to the air conditioning compressor.

   Tighten 

   • Tighten the hose to pump fitting to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
   • Tighten the hose to air condition compressor nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
   • Tighten the hose to cradle bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
   • Tighten the hose to gear 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
9. Install the front air deflector. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT -- FRONT in Body Front End.
10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY in Engine Controls - 2.6L and 3.2L.
11. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
12. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
    Fig 5: Power Steering Pressure Hose Retaining Nut

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