Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.1L)
Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.1L)
Removal Procedure
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the coolant reservoir to allow access to the power steering pressure hose.
3. Remove the pressure hose from the power steering pump.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the pressure hose from the retaining bracket on the engine.
6. The power steering pressure hose is the lower hose at the power steering gear. Remove the pressure hose from the gear.
7. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the clamps on the power steering gear.
8. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the vehicle.
2. Install the power steering pressure hose to the clamps on the power steering gear.