Assembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the cylinder lines (1) for the following items:
- Cracks
- Dents
- Damage to the threads
Replace the parts as needed.

Fig 1: Cylinder Lines
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NOTE: Carefully align the threads on all of the fittings. Finger tighten the fittings in order to avoid stripping and cross-threading the fittings.
Install the new O-ring seals (1) to the valve end of the cylinder lines.

Fig 2: Cylinder Line O-Ring Seals
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NOTE: Flush and bleed power steering system (hoses, reservoir and cooler lines) with power steering fluid GM P/N 1050017, Canadian P/N 992646 (or equivalent meeting GM Specification number 9985010). Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System
Install the cylinder line assemblies (1) to the gear assembly (2).
Tighten:
- Tighten the valve end fittings to 16.9 N.m (12.6 ft lbs).
- Tighten the cylinder end fittings to 27 N.m (20 ft lbs).

Fig 3: Cylinder Line Assemblies To Gear Assembly

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