Power Steering Return Hose Replacement w/L36/L67

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .



4. Remove the power steering return hose (4) from the power steering gear.



5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.



6. Remove the power steering return hose retainers on the frame.
7. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

1. Install the power steering return hose to the vehicle.



2. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the power steering return hose (4) to the power steering gear.

Tighten
Tighten the power steering return hose to the power steering gear to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

4. Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
7. Check the power steering system for leaks.

Power Steering Return Hose Replacement W/LD8

1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.



2. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.



3. Remove the power steering return hose mounting bracket retaining bolt from the cylinder head.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
5. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
6. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
7. Disconnect the power steering return hose from wiring harness tie strap.
8. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the frame brackets.
9. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering gear.
10. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

1. Install the power steering return hose to the vehicle.
2. Connect the power steering return hose to the frame brackets.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Connect the power steering return hose fitting to the power steering gear.

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

4. Connect the power steering return hose to the wiring harness with a new tie strap.
5. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
6. Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
7. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
8. Lower the vehicle.



9. Install the power steering return hose mounting bracket to the cylinder head.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




10. Connect the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.
11. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .