Viper GTS V10-488 8.0L (1998)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Power Steering Fluid Pressure Hose
NOTES:
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Replacement of the high pressure power steering hose can be done without the vehicle raised on a hoist.
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Cap all open ends of power steering hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering gear ports. This will prevent the entry of foreign material into
the components during servicing.
WARNING: The power steering oil, and the engine may be extremely hot if engine has been running. Do not start engine with any loose or
disconnected hoses. Be sure that when the power steering hoses are installed on the vehicle. They do not contact any vehicle components that
may cause abrasion and failure of the hose.
REMOVE
1. Remove the power steering fluid pressure hose from the steering gear. Allow the power steering fluid to drain from the hose.
2. Loosen the tube nut, attaching the power steering fluid pressure hose to the discharge fitting on power steering pump. Remove the power steering
fluid pressure hose from vehicle.
3. Remove the power steering fluid pressure hose from vehicle. The hose is removed out through the top between power steering pump and engine
block.
4. Remove and discard the O-ring seals at the end of the power steering hose tube.
INSTALL
1. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose ends, power steering pump discharge fitting and steering gear port.
2. Install new O-ring seals on ends of power steering hose. Lubricate NEW O-ring seals using fresh clean power steering fluid.
3. Install the power steering pressure hose on the vehicle. The power steering pressure hose is to be routed between the power steering pump and the
engine block.
4. Install the power steering pressure hose in the discharge fitting on the power steering pump. Be sure the end of the tube and O-ring seal is squarely
seated in discharge fitting. Install pressure hose tube nut into the discharge fitting of power steering pump only finger tight.