Installation 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.
- Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the vehicle.
- Install the power steering pressure hose to the clamps on the power steering gear.
- Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.
Tighten:
Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 ft lbs)
- Install the power steering pressure hose to the retaining bracket on the engine.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.
Tighten:
Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 ft lbs)
- Install the coolant reservoir. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in ENGINE COOLING .
- Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
- Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .
- Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.