Breeze L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
7. Route power steering pressure hose to pressure port on power steering gear. Install power steering pressure hose, on steering gear and loosely
install tube nut into steering gear. Then using a crow foot, tighten the power steering pressure hose tube nut to a torque of 31 Nm (275 inch lbs.).
CAUTION: When installing the front suspension crossmember, it must be installed back in the same location on the vehicle's body as when it
was originally installed when the vehicle was built.
8. Raise the front suspension crossmember and steering gear back up into the vehicle. Refer to the steering gear service procedure in this group of the
service manual for the required procedure to install the front suspension crossmember.
CAUTION: The tie strap must be installed on the power steering pressure hose and supply hose to ensure proper routing of the hoses.
9. Install the tie-strap holding the power steering fluid supply hose to the power steering pressure hose.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off.
12. Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above procedure until the fluid level remains constant after running the engine.
13. Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
14. Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel stops. Then turn the engine off.
15. Add power steering fluid if necessary.
16. Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
17. Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill as required.
18. If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above procedure.
19. After hose is installed, check for leaks at all hose connections.
