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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 65353 Size: SH
  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe outlet hose from the reservoir and drain.
  4. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe hose from the power steering gear.
  5. Remove the bolts securing the power steering cooler pipe to the crossmember.
  6. Remove the power steering cooler pipe from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 65353 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the power steering cooler pipe bolts into the crossmember.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering cooler pipe mounting bolts to the crossmember to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  2. Connect the power steering cooler pipe hose to the power steering gear.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering cooler pipe hose fitting to the power steering gear to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  3. Connect the power steering cooler pipe hose to the power steering reservoir .
  4. Remove the drain pan and lower the vehicle.
  5. Refill the power steering fluid reservoir.
  6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .