Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Components (AWD)

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

NOTE: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the pipe fitting (2) and the gear inlet hose (4) to the pump.
Tighten: Tighten the pipe fitting to 44 N.m (32.5 lb ft).
Install the bolt (3).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 7.8 N.m (69.04 lb in).
Install the pipe fitting (6) and the gear inlet hose to the steering gear (7).
Tighten: Tighten the pipe fitting to 25 N.m (18.4 lb ft).
Install the bolt (5) in order to retain the hose to the steering gear.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 7.8 N.m (69.04 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fill the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .

NOTE: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .