GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle to catch the power steering fluid.

  2. Object Number: 696040  Size: SH
  3. Remove the master cylinder retaining nuts and position the master cylinder (2) approximately six inches away from the hydro boost unit.
  4. Remove the power steering pressure outlet hose from the hydro boost unit.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 337376  Size: SH
  7. Remove the power steering pressure outlet hose (1) from the power steering gear.
  8. Remove the power steering pressure outlet hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 337376  Size: SH
  1. Install the power steering pressure outlet hose (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the power steering pressure outlet hose (1) to the power steering gear.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure outlet hose to the power steering gear to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  5. Lower the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 696040  Size: SH
  7. Install the power steering pressure outlet hose to the hydro boost unit.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure outlet hose to the hydro boost unit to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  9. Position the master cylinder (2) to the hydro boost unit (1).
  10. Install the master cylinder retaining nuts.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the master cylinder retaining nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  12. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.