GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Suzuki 🢒 2008 🢒 XL-7 AWD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering 🢒 Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  3. Remove as much fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.

    4. Object Number: 1819151 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the power steering pump.

    5. Object Number: 1819198 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the steering gear.
  6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the steering gear inlet hose to the vehicle.

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


    Object Number: 1819198 Size: SH

    Important: Hand tighten the power steering gear inlet hose fittings before finalizing the torques.

  2. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) to the steering gear.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1819151 Size: SH
  3. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) to the power steering pump.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  4. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  5. Install the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .