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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Spark 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Power Steering Return Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1224948 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in the General Information section.

    2. Important: Catch the escaping fluid in a drain pan.

  2. Disconnect the return line pipe from the steering gear (1).

    3. Object Number: 1224949 Size: SH
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Remove the nut (1).

    5. Object Number: 1224951 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the return line pipe house (1).
  6. Plug the openings in the steering gear and the fluid reservoir to prevent fluid loss and contamination.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1224953 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    2. Notice: Refer to Title not found in the Preface section.

  2. Connect the return line pipe fitting (1) to the steering gear.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the return line pipe fitting to 21-35 N·m (16-26 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 1224956 Size: SH
  4. Connect the return line pipe hose with the clamp nut (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp nut to 7-9 N·m (62-80 lb in).

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

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