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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 Yukon XL - 2WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering 🢒 Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement Gas Without Hydroboost


Object Number: 1737928 Size: SF

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.

1

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

Tighten
32 N·m (24 lb ft)

2

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt

Tighten
12 N·m (106 lb in)

3

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose

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

Procedure

  1. Use the remover/installer J 44586 to replace the steering gear seals if necessary.
  2. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.

Tip

    • Note the routing of the power steering gear inlet hose to ensure proper installation.
    • Keep all open connections in the power steering system clean and free of debris.

Special Tools

J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement Gas With Hydroboost

Removal Procedure
  1. Install drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

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


    Object Number: 1861488 Size: SH

    Note: Note the routing of the power steering gear inlet hose before removal. It MUST be routed correctly upon installation.

  2. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the power brake booster (1).
  3. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the power steering gear.
  4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1861488 Size: SH

    Caution: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

    Note: The power steering gear inlet hose cannot be routed between the brake lines and the power brake booster during installation.

  1. Route the power steering gear inlet hose in the same position it was in prior to removal.
  2. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power brake booster (1) and hand tighten only. Rotate the power steering gear inlet hose clockwise until the it contacts the power brake booster housing and then hold it in position while tightening it to the fitting specification.

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

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

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fittings to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

  4. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  5. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.