Removal Procedure
- Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to
Engine Protection Shield Replacement
.
- Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any power steering fluid.
Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in the Preface section.
- Loosen the 2 hose clamps (11, 12) that retain the 2 power
steering fluid cooler hoses to the 2 power steering gear outlet pipes (10, 13).
- Remove the 2 gear outlet pipes from the 2 cooler hoses.
- Remove the 2 bolts (6, 8) from the gear outlet pipe clips on the front frame.
- Remove the bolt (4) that retains the outlet pipe to the left frame.
- Loosen the hose clamp (5) that retains the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose to the gear outlet pipe.
- Remove the gear outlet pipe from the reservoir inlet hose.
- Remove the gear outlet pipe and the flare nut from the steering gear.
- Remove and discard the O-ring (17) from the outlet port on the steering gear.
- Remove the 2 clips (7, 9) from the pipes.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in the Preface section.
- Apply GM Goodwrench Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON®-III, GM P/N 12378470,
or the equivalent ATF, in order to lubricate a NEW O-ring (17) for the outlet port on the power steering gear.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the power steering gear outlet pipe and a NEW O-ring to the steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the flare nut to 36 N·m (27 lb ft).
- Install the 2 outlet pipes (10, 13) to the 2 power steering fluid cooler hoses. Install the 2 hose clamps (11, 12).
- Install the outlet pipe to the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose. Install the hose clamp (5).
- Install the bolt (4) in order to retain the outlet pipe to the left frame.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6.5 N·m (57.5 lb in).
- Install the 2 clips (7, 9) and the 2 bolts (6, 8) to the 2 outlet pipes.
Tighten
Tighten the 2 bolts to 6.5 N·m (57.5 lb in).
Notice: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice in the Preface section.
- Fill the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
.
Notice: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Notice in the Preface section.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding
.
- Install the engine protection shield. Refer to
Engine Protection Shield Replacement
.