GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Captiva 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering 🢒 Power Steering Return Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Note: The left-hand drive model is shown. The right-hand drive model is similar.

  1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
  2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch the power steering fluid.
  3. Remove the bolts from the reservoir.

    4. Caution: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1768617 Size: SH
  4. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the return hose from the fluid reservoir.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  6. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement.
  7. Remove the transaxle rear mount assembly. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement.
  8. If the vehicle has all wheel drive (AWD), remove the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement.

    9. Object Number: 1768624 Size: SH
  9. Remove fitting and the return pipe from the power steering gear outlet.
  10. Remove the return pipe from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Route the return pipe/hose from the reservoir to the power steering gear.

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


    Object Number: 1768624 Size: SH
  2. Install the return pipe and the fitting to the power steering gear outlet and tighten the return pipe fitting to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
  3. If the vehicle has AWD, install the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement.
  4. Install the transaxle rear mount assembly. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement.
  5. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement.

    6. Object Number: 1768617 Size: SH
  6. Install the return hose and the hose clamp to the reservoir.
  7. Install the bolts to the reservoir and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

    8. Caution: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Caution in the Preface section.

  8. Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.

    9. Caution: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
  10. Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the cause of the leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks.
  11. Lower the vehicle.