Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement (Without Hydroboost)

Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement (Without Hydroboost)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) (Radiator Grille Replacement)Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC) (Radiator Grille Replacement)Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet HD) (Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet HD))Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC HD) (Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC HD)).
2. Remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.





Caution: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Caution (Service Precautions).

4. Disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) from the power steering fluid cooler (4).
5. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler hose (3) from the power steering pump (1).




6. Remove the power steering fluid cooler bolts (2) from the power steering fluid cooler (1).
7. Remove the power steering fluid cooler from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the power steering fluid cooler to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the power steering fluid cooler bolts (2) to the power steering fluid cooler (1).

Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




3. Connect the power steering fluid cooler hose (3) to the power steering pump (1).
4. Connect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) to the power steering fluid cooler (4).
5. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
6. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).
7. Install the radiator grille. Refer to Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) (Radiator Grille Replacement)Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC) (Radiator Grille Replacement)Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet HD) (Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet HD))Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC HD) (Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC HD)).