INSTALLATION
GAS ENGINE
CAUTION: Power steering fluid hoses must remain away from the exhaust system, driveshafts, vehicle components and any unfriendly surface that can possibly damage the hoses.
1. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose end and the power steering pump port. Replace any used O-rings with new. Lubricate the O-ring with power steering fluid.
2. Install the power steering pressure hose into the engine compartment from below.
3. Install the fasteners (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember. Tighten the screws to 8 N·m (71 in. lbs.).
4. Install the pressure hose (2) at the gear (3). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the return tube (1) at the gear (3). Tighten the tube nut to 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the return hose (1) at the return tube (2).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the pressure hose (3) at the pump pressure port (5). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the pressure hose routing bracket bolt (2) to the upper mount (8).
10. All except 2.4L Engine with All-Wheel-Drive - Position the pressure hose routing clamp (2) at the exhaust manifold and install the mounting bolt (1). Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 in. lbs.).
11. 2.4L Engine with All-Wheel-Drive - Position the pressure hose routing clamp (2) at the exhaust manifold and install the mounting bolt (1). Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 in. lbs.).
12. Fill and bleed the power steering system. (Refer to 19 - STEERING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
13. Check for leaks.
14. Install the engine appearance cover.
DIESEL ENGINE
CAUTION: Power steering fluid hoses must remain away from the exhaust system, driveshafts, vehicle components and any unfriendly surface that can possibly damage hoses.
1. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose end and power steering pump port. Replace any used O-rings with new. Lubricate the O-ring with fresh power steering fluid.
2. Install the power steering pressure hose into the engine compartment from below.
3. Install the fasteners (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember. Tighten the screws to 8 N·m (71 in. lbs.).
4. Install the pressure hose (2) at the gear (3). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the return tube (1) at the gear (3). Tighten the tube nut to 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the return hose (1) at the return tube (2).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the pressure line (3) at the pump pressure port (4). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the pressure line routing bracket bolt (2) to the upper mount (7).
10. Install the mounting bolt (1) for the pressure line bracket (2) to the rear of the engine. Tighten the nut to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
11. Fill and bleed the power steering system. (Refer to 19 - STEERING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
12. Check for leaks.
13. Install the engine appearance cover.
GAS ENGINE - RIGHT-HAND-DRIVE
CAUTION: Power steering fluid hoses must remain away from the exhaust system, driveshafts, vehicle components and any unfriendly surface that can possibly damage the hoses.
1. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose end and the power steering pump port. Replace any used O-rings with new. Lubricate the O-ring with power steering fluid.
2. Install the power steering pressure hose into the engine compartment from below.
3. Install the pressure hose at the gear. Tighten the tube nut (2) to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the pressure hose (3) at the pump pressure port (5). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the pressure hose routing bracket bolt (2) to the upper mount (8).
7. Fill and bleed the power steering system. (Refer to 19 - STEERING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
8. Check for leaks.
9. Install the engine appearance cover.
DIESEL ENGINE - RIGHT-HAND-DRIVE
CAUTION: Power steering fluid hoses must remain away from the exhaust system, driveshafts, vehicle components and any unfriendly surface that can possibly damage the hoses.
1. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose end and the power steering pump port. Replace any used O-rings with new. Lubricate the O-ring with power steering fluid.
2. Install the power steering pressure hose into the engine compartment from below.
3. Install the pressure hose at the gear. Tighten the tube nut (2) to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the pressure line (3) at the pump pressure port (4). Tighten the tube nut to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the pressure line routing bracket bolt (2) to the upper mount (7).
7. Fill and bleed the power steering system. (Refer to 19 - STEERING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
8. Check for leaks.
9. Install the engine appearance cover.