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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 656031 Size: LH
  1. Place a drain pan under the power steering fluid reservoir (2).
  2. Remove the following components from the power steering fluid reservoir (2):
    3. • The clamp (11)
    • The power steering reservoir hose (10)
  3. Remove the capstick  (1) from the power steering fluid reservoir  (2) and allow the power steering fluid to drain into the pan.
  4. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Place a drain pan under the power steering pump (7).
  6. Remove the following components from the power steering pump (7):
    7. • The clamp (9)
    • The power steering reservoir hose (10)
  7. Remove the power steering reservoir hose (10) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 656031 Size: LH
  1. Install the power steering reservoir hose (10) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the following components to the power steering pump (7):
    3. • The clamp (9)
    • The power steering reservoir hose (10)
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Install the following components to the power steering fluid reservoir (2):
    5. • The clamp (11)
    • The power steering reservoir hose (10)
  5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding