FAQ for Power Steering Hose Repair
Q: What should be noted for the Power Steering Hose?
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You should not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, you should plug or cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.
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02/11/2022 Q: How to remove the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose?
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You can install drain pans under the vehicle as needed, the power steering gear inlet hose from the power brake booster, the power steering gear inlet hose from the power steering gear, and the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.
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02/11/2022 Q: What should be noted for the power steering gear outlet hose?
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You should 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 connectors in the power steering system clean and free of debris, use the remover/installer j 44586 to replace the steering gear seals and then fill and bleed the power steering system.
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02/11/2022 Q: How to install the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose?
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You can install the power steering gear inlet hose to the power brake booster and the power steering gear inlet hose to the power steering gear.
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02/11/2022 Q: How to install the power steering gear outlet pipe/hose?
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You can install the power steering gear outlet pipe to the steering gear, connect the power steering fluid cooler hose and hose clamp to the steering gear, clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans, and then fill and bleed the power steering system.
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02/11/2022 Q: What should be noted for the power steering gear inlet hose?
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You should use the remover/installer J44586, fill and bleed the power steering system, note the routing of the power steering gear inlet hose, and then keep all open connections in the power steering system clean and free of debris.
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02/11/2022 Q: How to remove the power steering gear outlet pipe/hose?
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You can place drain pans under the vehicle as needed, disconnect the power steering fluid cooler hose clamp and hose, and then remove the power steering gear outlet pipe from the steering gear.
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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).
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02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the power steering gear inlet hose fitting?
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The recommended torque is 32 N.m (24 lb-ft).
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