Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Power Steering Hose Assembly Replacement (5.3L)

Tools Required
J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install drain pan under vehicle.
2. Disconnect the power steering pressure (1) and return hose (3) from the power steering pump (2)





3. Raise and support vehicle with suitable safety stands.
4. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the power steering cooler.
5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Remove the PCM from PCM mounting bracket and position out of the way.
7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Remove power steering hose assembly (1 ) to power steering gear mounting bolt (2).





9. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the power steering gear (3).
10. Remove the power steering hose assembly (1) front bracket mounting bolt (3).
11. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from retaining clip.
12. Remove the power steering hose assembly rear bracket mounting bolt (2).





13. Remove the power steering hose assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the power steering hose assembly (1) to the vehicle.
2. Install the power steering hose assembly rear bracket mounting bolt (2).
3. Connect the power steering pressure hose retaining clip.





4. Install the power steering hose assembly front bracket mounting bolt (3).
5. Connect the power steering pressure (1) and return hoses (3) to the power steering pump (2)
6. Install the PCM to PCM mounting bracket.





7. Raise and support vehicle with suitable safety stands.





8. Connect the power steering hose assembly to the power steering cooler.
9. Connect the power steering hose assembly (1) to the power steering gear (3).





10. Install the power steering hose assembly to power steering gear with mounting bolt (2). Lower the vehicle.