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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Optra - Mexico 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Power Steering Pump Hoses and Pipes Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1290079 Size: SH
  1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
  2. Disconnect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose from the inlet and outlet connections on the power steering pump.

    3. Object Number: 1290080 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the return and supply line from the fluid reservoir.

    4. Object Number: 1290081 Size: SH
  4. Loosen the retaining clip located above the alternator and position it away from the pressure line.

    5. Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1290083 Size: SH
  5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  6. Disconnect the pressure line from the power steering gear inlet.
  7. Disconnect the return line outlet pipe from the power steering gear.

    8. Object Number: 1290084 Size: SH
  8. Remove the return line from the clip on the crossmember.

    9. Object Number: 1290085 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts from each of the 2 clips on the radiator.
  10. Remove all the hoses and pipes from the vehicle.
  11. Lower the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1290085 Size: SH
  1. Route the pressure line from the power steering pump to the power steering gear.

    2. Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  3. Route the return line from the fluid reservoir to the power steering gear.

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

  4. Install the 2 bolts on the radiator.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1290084 Size: SH
  5. Install the return line into the clip on the crossmember.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the return clip bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1290083 Size: SH
  6. Connect the return line to the power steering gear outlet.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the return line to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  7. Connect the pressure line to the power steering gear inlet.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure line fittings to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1290081 Size: SH
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Secure the pressure line with the retaining clip located above the alternator.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure line retaining clip bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1290080 Size: SH
  10. Connect the return and supply line to the fluid reservoir.

    11. Object Number: 1290079 Size: SH
  11. Connect the pressure line pipe and the supply line hose to the outlet and inlet connections on the power steering pump.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure line fitting to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

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

  12. Fill the fluid reservoir with power steering fluid.
  13. Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the cause of the leaks and bleed the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .