For 1990-2009 cars

## Power Steering Return Hose Replacement 2.4L Engine

### Removal Procedure

Important: The left-hand drive model is shown. The right-hand drive model is similar.

1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch the power steering fluid.
3. Remove the bolts from the reservoir.

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in the Preface section.

4. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the return hose from the fluid reservoir.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
6. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .
7. Remove the transaxle rear mount assembly. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
8. If the vehicle has AWD, remove the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
9. Remove fitting and the return pipe from the power steering gear outlet.
10. Remove the return pipe from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in the Preface section.

1. Route the return pipe/hose from the reservoir to the power steering gear.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the return pipe and the fitting to the power steering gear outlet.

Tighten
Tighten the return pipe fitting to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

3. If the vehicle has AWD, install the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
4. Install the transaxle rear mount assembly. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
5. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .
6. Install the return hose and the hose clamp to the reservoir.
7. Install the bolts to the reservoir.

Tighten
Tighten the fluid reservoir bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

Notice: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice in the Preface section.

8. Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .

Notice: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Notice in the Preface section.

9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
10. Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the cause of the leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .
11. Lower the vehicle.