Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
13. Remove tube nut fastening return hose to power steering gear (Fig. 40). Remove return hose from gear port.
14. Remove return hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION - 3.8L ENGINE
1. Place return hose into engine compartment from below using reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Before installing power steering return hose on power steering gear, wipe clean connection with a lint-free cloth and replace O-ring.
Lubricate O-ring using clean power steering fluid.
2. Install return hose into gear port (Fig. 40). Thread return hose tube nut into gear and tighten to 31 Nm (275 inch lbs.) torque.
3. Position return hose cooling loop clamp on cradle and install mounting screw (Fig. 38). Tighten screw to 10 Nm (90 inch lbs.) torque.
4. Position return hose clamp on left side of engine cradle and install mounting screw (Fig. 39). Tighten screw to 10 Nm (90 inch lbs.) torque.
5. Place pressure hose routing clamp over return hose routing clamp at right side of engine cradle and install screw fastening both to cradle (Fig. 37).
Tighten screw to 10 Nm (90 inch lbs.) torque.
6. Route hoses up past A/C compressor and install routing clip securing return hose tube to pressure hose tube near drive belt (Fig. 36).
7. Lower vehicle to access hose from above.
NOTE: Before installing power steering pressure hose on power steering pump, replace O-ring on end of power steering pressure hose. Lubricate
O-ring using clean power steering fluid.
8. Install return hose onto reservoir (Fig. 34). Slide hose clamp into position on fluid reservoir and attach it. Be sure hose clamp in installed past bead
on fluid reservoir fitting.
9. Raise and support vehicle.
10. Position pressure and return hose tubes above A/C compressor, then install routing clamp and nut securing them in place (Fig. 35). Tighten nut to
12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) torque.
11. Install drive belt splash shield.
12. Install tire and wheel assembly. Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Install negative (-) battery cable on negative battery post.
15. Fill and bleed power steering system using Power Steering Pump Initial Operation Procedure.
16. Inspect for leaks.