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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2004 🢒 XLR 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Power Steering Return Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 663848 Size: SH
  1. Remove the power steering return hose (2) from the power steering fluid reservoir.
  2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the power steering return hose (2) from the power steering gear (1).
  4. Remove the power steering return hose mounting bolts (3) from the crossmember (4).
  5. Remove the power steering return hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 663848 Size: SH
  1. Install the power steering return hose (2) into the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the power steering return hose mounting bolts (3) to the crossmember (4).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  3. Install the power steering return hose (2) to the power steering gear (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 27 N·m (29 lb ft).

  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Install the power steering return hose (2) to the power steering fluid reservoir.
  6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .