Gear To Cooler - 6.2L
- Position the steering gear to cooler hose (5) in the vehicle.NOTE:
Always use a
NEW
O-ring on the end of the return hose at the steering gear.
- Lubricate new O-ring on steering gear end of return hose with clean power steering fluid.
- Lift gear end of return hose to return port on steering gear. Install return hose (2) to steering gear (1). Do not tighten tube nut at this time.
- Route return hose along right side of engine cradle as shown in illustration. Position pressure hose (3) routing clamp over return hose (5) routing clamp, then install screw (2) securing hoses to right side of engine cradle (1).
- Tighten power steering return hose nut (2) at steering gear to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
- Remove support and lower the vehicle.
- Install the power steering hose (5) on the cooling module (2) and tighten the clamp(1).
- Install radiator closeout panels.
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
- Fill and bleed power steering system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
