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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Catera 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Place a drain pan under the power steering fluid reservoir and gear.
  3. Siphon the fluid from the reservoir to prevent excessive spillage.
  4. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.

    5. Object Number: 142019 Size: SH
  5. Remove the cooling pipe retaining clips (1) from the crossmember and from in the engine compartment (3).
  6. Remove the power steering fluid gear outlet hose at the reservoir.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  8. Reposition the Electronic Brake Traction Control Module/Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (EBTCM) assembly to access the power steering fluid cooling pipe connections. Opening of the brake hydraulic system and removal of the EBTCM assembly is not necessary to reposition. Refer to Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module Replacement in ABS Brakes.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the power steering fluid cooling pipe.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the power steering fluid cooling pipe.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Position the Electronic Brake Traction Control Module/Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (EBTCM/BPMV) assembly. Refer to Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module Replacement in ABS Brakes.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Install the power steering fluid gear outlet hose at the reservoir.

    6. Object Number: 142019 Size: SH
  6. Install the cooling pipe retaining clips to the crossmember (1) and in the engine compartment (3).
  7. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
  8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  9. Reprogram applicable accessories. Refer to Reprogramming Accessories After Battery Disconnect in Engine Electrical.
  10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .