Century V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Power Steering Line/Hose: All Technical Service Bulletins
Procedure
1.
Siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir.
2.
Remove the accessory drive belt.
3.
Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
4.
Remove the power steering return line. Discard the power steering return line.
5.
Remove the power steering pressure line from the steering gear. Discard the power steering pressure line.
6.
Attach the new P/S return line to the reservoir nipple and secure with a spring clamp.
7.
Install the new power steering pressure line observing the appropriate routing as shown in the figure.
8.
Loosely install the new P/S pressure hose to the pump discharge fitting.
9.
Secure the clip on the return line to the engine as shown and install with an M12 x 1.75 x 20 bolt (P/N 10164181). Tighten clip bolt to 14 N.m (10
lb ft).
10.
Trim the rubber return hose attached to the P/S cooler to a total length of 310 mm (12-1/4 in).
