How do I install this hose?
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how do I bleed the power steering line
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Hi Akpaza, I could be of help! First of all check your owner's manual for the recommended fluid and capacities. Then, ensure the vehicle is in "Park" if it has an automatic transmission, or in gear with the parking brake on if it has a manual transmission. You should use the small hose clamp to attach 1 to 2 feet of clear or rubber tubing to the power steering pump bleed valve. Then, put the other end of the tubing into a dedicated container big enough to catch a quart or two of fluid. If your vehicle does not possess a bleed valve, you can disconnect the power steering return line. It will be one of two lines going to the pump. The return line (the one you want) will be clamped to the pump. The hydraulic, or pressure line uses fittings and contains a threaded end. Do not detach this line. After that, jack up the front of your vehicle and support it on jack stands. Then, place wheel chocks behind the back wheels. You need enough clearance under the front tires to turn the wheels freely. Then, open the bleed valve partially, if equipped. The line method should be fine the way it is. After, you start the engine. Then, top up the power steering pump with fluid and continue to top up during the bleeding procedure. Do not let the pump run dry. If the fluid is new and dirt free, you can put the end of the tube or the return line right into the pump reservoir instead of the catch container. The fluid will recirculate, and you won't need to top up. Then, turn the steering all the way to the right, then to the left, also referred to as lock to lock. You should repeat this action several times while monitoring the fluid for bubbles and keep topping it up if using the catch container. Repeat until you stop seeing air bubbles or a foamy appearance. After that, shut off the engine. Then, reattach the power steering return line and tighten the clamp, or disconnect and remove the tubing if you used the bleed valve method. Top up the power steering reservoir one final time and turn the steering wheel lock to lock three or four more times and check the fluid level and top up if needed. Then, reinstall the cap and lower the vehicle and take it for a test drive. The steering should be smooth and noise free. Best of luck.