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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle

Disassembly Procedure

    Object Number: 295819 Size: SH
  1. Remove the mounting bracket bolts (3) from the mounting bracket assembly (2).
  2. Remove the mounting bracket assembly (2) from the pump (1).

    3. Object Number: 609063 Size: SH
  3. Remove retaining clips (2) from the reservoir assembly (1) by inserting a screwdriver into the release clip tang. Tap the clip off with a hammer.

    4. Object Number: 295822 Size: SH
  4. Remove reservoir (1) from the hydraulic pump housing (3).
  5. Remove the O-ring seal (2) from the reservoir (1).
  6. Discard the O-ring seal (2).

Assembly Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 295823 Size: SH
  1. Check the TORX® head bolts (1) on the hydraulic pump housing (2) for tightness.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the TORX® head bolts (1) to 20-25 N·m (15-18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 295825 Size: SH
  2. Check the valve bore plug (1) and the O-ring union fitting.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the valve bore plug (1) to 50-60 N·m (37-44 lb ft).


    Object Number: 295827 Size: SH
  3. Lubricate the new O-ring seal (2) with power steering fluid.
  4. Connect the O-ring seal (2) to the reservoir (1).

    5. Object Number: 295828 Size: SH

    Important: Align the mounting hole on the reservoir (2) correctly with the hole on the top of the pump housing assembly (3) to prevent damage.

  5. Connect the reservoir assembly (1) to the hydraulic pump housing (4).

    6. Object Number: 295829 Size: SH

    Important: Make sure the retaining clip (2) is fully seated on the reservoir assembly (1), so the reservoir assembly (1) and the pump housing (3) are securely fastened.

  6. Tap retaining clips (2) with a hammer.

    7. Object Number: 295819 Size: SH
  7. Attach the pump (1) to the mounting bracket assembly (2).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the mounting bracket bolts (3) to 28-38 N·m (21-28 lb ft).