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Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to INSTALLING HOSES WITHOUT TWISTS OR BENDS NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.
  2. Install the power steering gear outlet hose (3) to the power steering pump (1).

    Position the clamp at the end of the hose.

    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the power steering gear outlet hose to the power steering gear.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the outlet hose fitting to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

  4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM  .
    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose
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