Rendezvous AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2005)
Power Steering Fluid Cooler: Service and Repair
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the engine splash shield.
3. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.
4. Disconnect the cooler pipe low pressure line from the power steering gear.
5. Disconnect the low pressure hose from the cooler pipe.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the cooler bracket studs.
7. Remove the cooler pipe bracket retaining studs and screws.
8. Remove the cooler pipe.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the cooler pipe.
2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the cooler pipe bracket retaining screws and studs.
Tighten the screws to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
3. Connect the wiring harness to the cooler bracket studs.
4. Connect the low pressure hose to the cooler pipe.
5. Install the power steering gear heat shield.
6. Connect the cooler pipe low pressure line to the power steering gear.
Torque to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the engine splash shield.
8. Lower the vehicle.
