Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement 3.1L
Removal Procedure
- Place a drain pan under
the vehicle.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Remove the power steering
hoses from the power steering cooler pipe.
- Remove the power steering cooler pipe retaining clip bolt from
the frame.
- Remove the power steering cooler pipe from the retaining clips
on the frame.
- Remove the power steering cooler pipe from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the power steering cooler pipe to the retaining clips
on the frame.
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.
- Install the power
steering cooler pipe retaining clip bolt to the frame.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering cooler pipe retaining clip bolt to 9.5 N·m
(84 lb in).
- Install the power steering hoses to the power steering cooler
pipe.
- Install the tire and wheel
assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in General Information.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the power steering system. Refer to
Refilling the Power Steering System
.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding
.
- Check the power steering system for leaks. Refer to
Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks
.
- Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement 3.8L
Removal Procedure
- Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Remove the power steering
hoses from the power steering cooler pipe.
- Remove the power steering cooler pipe retaining clip bolt from
the frame.
- Remove the power steering cooler pipe from the retaining clips
on the frame.
- Remove the power steering cooler pipe from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the power steering cooler pipe to the retaining clips
on the frame.
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.
- Install
the power steering cooler pipe retaining clip bolt to the frame.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering cooler pipe retaining clip bolt to 9.5 N·m
(84 lb in).
- Install the power steering hoses to the power steering cooler
pipe.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in General
Information.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the power steering system. Refer to
Refilling the Power Steering System
.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding
.
- Check the power steering system for leaks. Refer to
Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks
.
- Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.