Power Steering Pump To Steering Gear Pressure Line: Removal

NOTE: RHD shown, LHD is similar.

NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

All vehicles

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the front RH splash shield.
- Remove the 4 clips.
Remove the front LH fender splash shield. Refer to Fender Splash Shield article.
Remove the radiator access panel.
- Remove the 4 bolts.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

Disconnect the high pressure line from the power steering pump.
- Loosen and release the power steering pump line.
- Allow the fluid to drain into a container.
- Remove and discard the 2 sealing washers.

Vehicles with 5.0L engine

Release the power steering line support brackets.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Release the hose.

All other engine types

Release the power steering line support bracket.
- Remove the nut.
- Release the hose.

All vehicles

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

Disconnect the high pressure line from the power steering gear.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the power steering gear line.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
Remove the steering gear high-pressure line.