Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose Replacement

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 Cyl, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum, 60 Degrees)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.




3. Compress the power steering reservoir inlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering reservoir inlet hose (2) from the remote power steering fluid reservoir (3).
4. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose bracket nut.




6. Compress the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) from the power steering reservoir inlet hose (3).
7. Remove the power steering reservoir inlet hose from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Position the power steering reservoir inlet hose to the vehicle.



Compress the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1) and connect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) to the power steering reservoir inlet hose (3).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose bracket nut.

Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

3. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




4. Compress the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose clamp (1) and connect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose (2) to the remote power steering fluid reservoir (3).
5. Clean any excess power steering 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).