Corsica V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Gear Outlet Hose
GEAR OUTLET HOSE
Remove
1. Gear outlet hose from pump reservoir after sliding spring hose clamp from inlet reservoir tube (2.2L)
2. Line retainer (if applicable).
3. Gear inlet pipe/hose from cooler pipe assembly (3.1L only)
4. Gear inlet pipe/hose from rack and pinion steering gear.
5. Rack and pinion steering gear clamp nuts and slide rack forward.
6. Gear outlet hose from rack and pinion steering gear.
7. Slide outlet hose through clip to remove (3.1L).
8. Gear outlet hose from vehicle.
Install
1. Gear outlet hose into position on vehicle.
2. Gear outlet pipe to rack and pinion steering gear.
Tighten
Pipe to 27 Nm (20 lbs. ft.).
3. Rack and pinion steering gear clamp nuts after repositioning rack.
Tighten
Nuts to 30 Nm (22 lbs. ft.).
4. Gear inlet pipe/hose to rack and pinion steering gear.
Tighten
Pipe to 27 Nm (20 lbs. ft.).
5. Line retainer (if applicable).
6. Gear outlet hose to pump reservoir and spring clamp (2.4L)
7. Gear outlet hose to cooler pipe assembly (3.1L).
Tighten
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Nut to 5 Nm (44 lbs. ft.).
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Bleed air from system. See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Power Steering/Power Steering Bleeding/Service and Repair
Inspect For leaks.