Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement . Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement . Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
1	Power Steering Reservoir Outlet Hose Clamp
2	Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
3	Power Steering Cooler Pipe Clamp
4	Power Steering Cooler Pipe
5	Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
6	Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
7	Ground Terminal Nut, if equipped Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in) Tip: A clip may exist in place of the nut.
8	Ground Terminal
9	Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Stud Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
10	Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Procedure: Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding . Tip: Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.