FAQ for Power Steering Hose Repair
Q: What should be noticed when replacing the Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose?
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You should use the remover/installer J 44586 to replace the steering gear seals if necessary, and fill and bleed the power steering system. You should 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.
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02/11/2022 Q: How do I remove the Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose (Gas With Hydroboost)?
A:
You should install drain pans under the vehicle as needed, remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the power brake booster, remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the power steering gear and remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.
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02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting?
A:
The recommended torque is 32 Nm(24 lb-ft).
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02/11/2022 Q: What should be cautioned when disconnecting the Power Steering Hose?
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You can not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, 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 do I remove the Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose (Gas With Hydroboost)?
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You should place drain pans under the vehicle as needed, 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.
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02/11/2022 Q: How do I install the Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose (Gas With Hydroboost)?
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You should 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 fill and bleed the power steering system.
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02/11/2022 Q: How do I install the Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose (Gas With Hydroboost)?
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You should route the power steering gear inlet hose in the same position before removal, install the power steering gear inlet hose to the power brake booster and hand tighten only, and rotate the power steering gear inlet hose clockwise until it contacts the power brake booster housing and then hold it in position while tightening it to the fitting specification, install the power steering gear inlet hose to the power steering gear, clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans and fill and bleed the power steering system.
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02/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when replacing the Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting?
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You should remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible and place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
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02/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when replacing the Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate?
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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 connections in the power steering system clean and free of debris, use the remover/installer J 44586 to replace the steering gear seals if necessary and fill and bleed the power steering system.
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