LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Pontiac >> 2008 >> Torrent GXP, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 108 (Power Steering System) >> Repair Instructions >> Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering) >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

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.
  1. Disconnect the rack and pinion outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  2. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Mount Bolt
    GM1819466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the transaxle mount bolt (1).
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mount Bolts
    GM1819476Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the transaxle mount bolts (1) and position the transaxle mount aside.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet & Cooler Hose
    GM1819480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) and the power steering cooler hose (1) from the power steering gear.
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Gear Hoses Bracket Bolt
    GM1819491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. If equipped, remove the power steering gear hoses bracket bolt (1).
  8. If equipped, unclip the power steering gear hose from the bracket.
    9. Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Gear Bolts
    GM1858265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering gear bolts (1).
  10. Remove the power steering gear through the left wheel house area.
  11. Transfer any parts as needed.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals