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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2004 🢒 Aztek - AWD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement LA1

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.

    2. Object Number: 417974 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the pressure hose from the power steering pump.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the right side engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  5. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  6. Place the drain pan under the power steering pump and the power steering gear.

    7. Object Number: 628988 Size: SH
  7. For front wheel drive vehicles, remove the pipe retainer.
  8. For all wheel drive vehicles, disconnect the wiring harness from the pipe rear clip stud.

    9. Object Number: 628990 Size: SH
  9. For all wheel drive vehicles, remove the pipe rear clip stud.
  10. Disconnect the pressure hose from the steering gear.
  11. Disconnect the pressure hose from the hose retainer.
  12. Position the pressure hose lower portion into the right wheel opening.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Remove the pressure hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the pressure hose into place.

    2. Object Number: 417974 Size: SH
  2. Connect the pressure hose into the retaining bracket.
  3. Install the pressure hose to the steering gear.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure hose filling to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 628990 Size: SH
  4. Install the retainer stud to the pipe rear clip, if applicable.
  5. Connect the wiring harness to the rear clip stud.

    6. Object Number: 628988 Size: SH
  6. With front wheel drive vehicles, install the pipe retainer.
  7. Install the right side splash panel.
  8. Lower the vehicle.

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

  9. Install the pressure hose to the pump.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure hose fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  10. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  11. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement LY7

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1392462 Size: SH
  1. Remove the power steering pressure pipe/hose nut from the power steering reservoir mounting stud.
  2. Remove the power steering pressure pipe/hose from the power steering reservoir mounting stud.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the front right tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the right side engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  6. Place a drain pan under the power steering pump and the power steering gear.
  7. Disconnect the pressure hose from the steering gear.
  8. Disconnect the pressure hose from the hose retainer.
  9. Disconnect the pressure hose fitting from the power steering pump.
  10. Remove the pressure hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1392462 Size: SH
  1. Install the pressure hose into the vehicle.
  2. Connect the pressure hose fitting to the power steering pump. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
  3. Connect the pressure hose to the hose retainer.

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

  4. Connect the pressure hose from the steering gear.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure hose fitting to the steering gear to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  5. Remove the drain pan under the power steering pump and the power steering gear.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the power steering pressure pipe/hose to the power steering reservoir mounting stud.
  8. Install the power steering pressure pipe/hose nut to the power steering reservoir mounting stud.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure pipe/hose nut to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

  9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  10. Connect the pressure hose to the power steering pump.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure hose fitting to the pump to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  11. Install the right side engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  12. Install the front right tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Fill the power steering reservoir with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
  15. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  16. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .