Installation Procedure
- Install the inlet hose.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the inlet hose to the pump.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Install the inlet hose to the hose retainer.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
- Use a utility stand in order to support the frame rear.
- Remove and DISCARD the frame rear bolts.
- Use the utility stand in order to lower the frame rear to gain access.
- Install the inlet hose to the steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Install the power steering gear hose clip.
- Use the utility stand in order to raise the frame rear.
- Install the NEW frame rear bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement - Front on page 8-1270 in Frame and Underbody.
- Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Maintenance.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .