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3.

Disconnect the power steering outlet pipe from the fluid
reservoir.

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4.

Remove the steering system pipe bracket bolt from the
subframe.

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5.

Remove the power steering inlet/outlet pipe bracket bolts
from the power steering pump assembly.

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6.

Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to

1.3.1.1

Lifting and

Jacking the Vehicle

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7.

Disconnect the high pressure fluid pipe and the return pipe
from the power steering gear assembly horizontal bar.

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8.

Remove the pipe bracket bolt from the subframe.

9.

Remove the return pipe and the high pressure pipe from
the vehicle.

Installation Procedure:

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1.

Connect the high pressure pipe from the power steering
pump assembly to the power steering gear.

2.

Connect the return pipe from the fluid reservoir to the
power steering gear.

3.

Lift and support the vehicle.

4.

Install the fluid pipe to the subframe and tighten the bolts.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

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5.

Connect the high pressure pipe and the return pipe to the
power steering gear and tighten.

Torque: 28 Nm (Metric) 20.7 lb-ft (US English)

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6.

Install the high pressure pipe bracket bolts to the power
steering pump assembly.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

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7.

Install the steering system pipe bracket to the right side
crossmember and tighten.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

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8.

Connect the steering system pipe to the fluid reservoir.

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9.

Connect the fluid supply hose and high pressure pipe to
the power steering pump assembly.

Torque: 30 Nm (Metric) 22.2 lb-ft (US English)

10. Fill the power steering fluid to the power steering fluid

reservoir.

11. Check the existence for pipe leakage. if there is leakage,

repeat the above steps to re-install the pipe, and bleed air
in the pipes.

7.2.8.7 Power Steering System Bleeding

1.

Shut down the engine. Turn the steering wheel from one
locking position to the other, repeat several times.

2.

Start the engine, let the engine run at idle, check the power
steering fluid level. If necessary, add fluid, so that the fluid
level is remained above "MIN".

3.

Turn the steering wheel back and forth, but do not fully
turn the steering wheel, bleed the system. To maintain the
fluid level above "MIN", bleed the system to obtain the
proper power steering performance.

4.

Return the steering wheel to the straight position, let the
engine continue to run at idle for 2-3 min.

5.

Road test the vehicle, confirm whether the power steering
is functioning correctly and whether there is abnormal
sound.

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