Power Steering Return Hose Replacement for Buick Century 2005
Power Steering Return Hose Replacement 3.1L
Removal Procedure
- Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any draining power
steering fluid.
- Remove the coolant reservoir. Refer to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the return hose from the power steering
pump.
- Remove the return hose from the retaining bracket on the engine.
- Remove the return hose from the cooler pipe/hose.
- Remove the return hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the power steering return hose to the cooler pipe/hose.
- Install the return hose to the retaining
bracket on the engine.
- Install the return hose to the power steering pump.
- Install the coolant reservoir. Refer to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Fill the power steering system. Refer to
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding
.
- Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to
Power Steering Fluid Leaks
.
- Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.