GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Vivant 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Assemblies/O-Ring Seals Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1263909 Size: SH
  1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Disconnect the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the valve end. Replace the O-ring seals as needed.

    4. Object Number: 1263910 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the cylinder end.
  5. Remove the steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1263910 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes to the vehicle.

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

  2. Connect the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes to the power steering gear at the cylinder end.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1263909 Size: SH
  3. Connect the power steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes to the power steering gear at the valve end.
  4. Replace the O-ring seals as needed.

    5. Notice: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use a power steering fluid meeting GM Spec. No. 9985010 or equivalent. Fluid for cold climates is also available through GM Dealerships; refer to Specifications for further information. Failure to use the proper power steering fluid can cause power steering hose and seal damage, fluid leaks and pump failure.

  5. Add power steering fluid to the MAX level.
  6. Inspect for leaks.