- New pressure hose
- Rags
- Wrench set
- Pliers
- Drain pan
- Funnel
- Power steering fluid
Procedure:
_1. Park your vehicle on a level surface and turn off the engine.
- Engage the parking brake._
_2. Locate the power steering pump.
- It is usually located on the front of the engine, near the top._
_3. Place a drain pan under the power steering pump to catch any fluid that may leak.
- Loosen the pressure hose fitting at the pump using a wrench._
_4. Use pliers to remove the hose clamp that secures the pressure hose to the pump.
- Slide the hose off of the pump fitting._
_5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to remove the pressure hose from the steering rack.
- If the hose is difficult to remove, you may need to use a penetrating oil._
_6. Install the new pressure hose by reversing the order of removal.
- Make sure that the hose is properly seated in the fittings._
_7. Tighten the hose clamps until they are snug.
- Use a wrench to tighten the pressure hose fitting at the pump._
_8. Add power steering fluid to the reservoir until the fluid level is between the "FULL" and "ADD" marks on the dipstick.
- Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes._
_9. Turn the steering wheel from side to side several times to circulate the fluid and check for leaks.
- If there are any leaks, tighten the hose clamps or fittings until the leaks stop._
