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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Regal (China) 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.5L (LB8) and 3.0L (L46) 🢒 Power Steering Return Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

    2. Object Number: 454268 Size: SH
  2. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any draining power steering fluid.
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering cooler pipe.
  7. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering hose retainer.
  8. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the power steering return hose to the vehicle.
  2. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering hose retainer.

    3. Object Number: 454268 Size: SH
  3. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering cooler pipe.
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.
  8. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  9. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System .
  10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks