FAQ for Power Steering Hose Repair
Q: What is the installation procedure for the power steering gear outlet pipe/hose (gas with hydroboost)?
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The procedure is to install the power steering gear outlet pipe to the steering gear, connect the power steering fluid cooler hose, and fill and bleed the power steering system.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to properly remove the power steering gear outlet pipe/hose (gas with hydro-boost)?
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The proper way is to place drain pans under the vehicle, disconnect the power steering fluid cooler hose clamp and hose from the steering gear, and remove the power steering gear outlet pipe from the steering gear.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose (gas with hydro-boost)?
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The procedure is to remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the power brake booster, from the power steering gear, and from the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to remove the power steering gear outlet hose?
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The proper way is to disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose from the power steering fluid cooler, pull the power steering gear outlet hose out of the steering gear, keep all open connections in the power steering system clean and free of debris, replace the steering gear seals if necessary, and fill and bleed the power steering system.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose (gas with hydroboost)?
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The procedure is to route the power steering gear inlet hose in the same position, install the power steering gear inlet hose to the power brake booster and the power steering gear, and fill and bleed the power steering system.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to properly remove the power steering gear inlet hose?
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The procedure is to use the remover/installer J 44586 to replace the steering gear seals if necessary, fill and bleed the power steering system, note the routing of the power steering gear inlet hose to ensure proper installation, and keep all open connections in the power steering system clean and free of debris,.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt?
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The recommended torque is 12 N.m (106 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while disconnecting the power steering hose?
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You must not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnecting any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses, you shall plug or cap all openings of components.
By BobGM Specialist
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