Power Steering Return Hose Replacement 3.1L

1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any draining power steering fluid.



2. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
3. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.
4. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering cooler pipe.
5. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

1. Install the power steering return hose.
2. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering cooler pipe.



3. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.
4. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.
5. Fill the power steering system. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System .
6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
7. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks .
8. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.

Power Steering Return Hose Replacement 3.8L

1. Remove the accessary drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any draining power steering fluid.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear cooler pipe.



6. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
7. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering hose retainer.
8. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

1. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering hose retainer.
2. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.



3. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering gear cooler pipe.
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the accessary drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
8. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System .
9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
10. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks