GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 798947  Size: SH
  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-2.6L and 3.2L.
  3. Disconnect the retaining clip from the power steering return hose at the power steering pressure hose.

  4. Object Number: 803176  Size: SH
  5. Remove the retaining nut for the power steering return hose at the air conditioning compressor.

  6. Object Number: 806362  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the power steering cooler line from the power steering cooler.

  8. Object Number: 740698  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe/hose from the power steering reservoir.
  10. Remove the power steering cooler pipe/hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering cooler pipe/hose to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 740698  Size: SH
  3. Connect the power steering cooler pipe/hose to the power steering reservoir.

  4. Object Number: 806362  Size: SH
  5. Connect the power steering cooler pipe/hose to the power steering cooler.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 803176  Size: SH
  7. Install the retaining nut for the power steering cooler pipe/hose at the air conditioning compressor.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 798947  Size: SH
  9. Connect the retaining clip to the power steering cooler pipe/hose at the power steering pressure hose.
  10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-2.6L and 3.2L.
  11. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  12. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .