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Return Line, Power Steering: Re-assembly

  1. Connect the line to the steering gear.
    NOTE: Use new seals with the banjo connector.

    Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 lbf ft) 

  2. LHD:  Fasten the return line to the delivery line with two cable ties.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 2
    G03516942Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Fit the clamp holding the line to the steering gear.
  4. Diesel:  Refit the lower engine cover.
  5. Lower the car and fit a cable tie around the line and the air-conditioning low pressure pipe.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 5
    G03516943Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect and fasten the line to the power steering fluid reservoir. Ensure that the white line on the line is aligned with the arrow on the reservoir.
  7. Fit the steering servo reservoir.
  8. Fasten the return line to the suspension strut tower with a cable tie.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 8
    G03516944Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Bleed the power steering system.
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