Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Gas Without Hydroboost)

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Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
1	Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Procedure Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed. Tighten: 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
2	Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in)
3	Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose NOTE: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice . Procedure Use the remover/installer J 44586 to replace the steering gear seals if necessary. See Special Tools . Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding . Tip: Note the routing of the power steering gear inlet hose to ensure proper installation. Keep all open connections in the power steering system clean and free of debris.

Special Tools:

J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer. See Special Tools .