Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair for the V6 engine or to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (L99 or LS3) Service and RepairAir Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LSA) Service and Repair for the V8 engine.

2. If equipped with the V6 engine, cover the air conditioning compressor in order to prevent power steering fluid from dripping on the air conditioning compressor.

If equipped with the V8 engine, cover the generator in order to prevent power steering fluid from dripping on the generator.

3. Place drain pans under the vehicle.





Caution:
Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.

Note:
Introducing too much air into the power steering system will increase the amount of time required to bleed the system. Maintain the fluid level during this procedure.

4. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the power steering pump (1). Plug the power steering pump outlet port. Cap the power steering gear inlet hose.

5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.





6. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the power steering gear (1). Plug the power steering gear inlet port.

7. Remove the 2 bolts from the 2 brackets.

8. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Cap the power steering gear end of the power steering gear inlet hose.

2. Position the power steering gear inlet hose on the front frame.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the 2 bolts to the 2 brackets and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).





4. Remove the cap from the power steering gear inlet hose (2). Ensure the O-ring seal is on the hose and is in good condition.

5. Remove the plug from the power steering pump outlet port and quickly connect the power steering gear inlet hose to the power steering pump. Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose fitting to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).





6. Remove the cap from the power steering gear inlet hose (2). When fluid starts to flow from the hose, cap the hose with your finger. Ensure the O-ring seal is on the hose and is in good condition.

7. Remove the plug from the steering gear (1). Connect the power steering gear inlet hose to the steering gear. Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose fitting to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).

8. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.

9. Remove the cover from either the air conditioning compressor or the generator, as applicable.

10. Remove the drain pans.

11. Lower the vehicle.

12. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair for the V6 engine or to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (L99 or LS3) Service and RepairAir Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LSA) Service and Repair for the V8 engine.

13. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding Service and Repair.