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BACKGROUND Prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely and may cause the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid. Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot exhaust pipe will generate smoke and could lead to an under- hood fire. CORRECTIVE ACTION Install a power steering feed hose kit. PARTS INFORMATION Power Steering Feed Hose Kit: P/N 06530-SEC-A00 (Contains power steering feed hose [with power steering pump-side O-ring attached] and power steering pressure switch O-ring.) REPAIR PROCEDURE NOTE: Take care not to spill power steering fluid on the body and other parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once. 1. Raise the power steering reservoir, then disconnect the return hose, and drain the reservoir. Plug the return hose nipple with a suitable cap. POWER STEERING RESERVOIR 6. Remove the power steering heat shield, then lower the vehicle to the ground. RETURN HOSE HOSE 7. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector. UPPER LEVEL LINE CONNECTOR 2. Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the disconnected return hose, and put the hose end in a suitable container. 3. Start the engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times. When fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the engine. Discard the fluid. NOTE: Inspect the reservoir screen for any debris. If the reservoir screen is clogged, replace the reservoir. 4. Remove the cap from the return hose nipple on the reservoir, then reinstall the return hose on the reservoir. 5. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported. POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH