Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement

Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (4.3L)

Removal Procedure

Notice:
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.

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Install drain pan under vehicle.




3. Disconnect the power steering gear pressure hose from the power steering pump.




4. Disconnect the power steering gear pressure hose from the power steering cooler, it equipped.




5. Disconnect the power steering gear pressure hose from the power steering gear.
6. Remove the power steering gear pressure hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

1. Install the power steering gear pressure hose to the vehicle.




2. Connect the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering gear to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).




3. Connect the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering cooler, if equipped.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering cooler clamp to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




4. Connect the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering pump.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering pump clamp to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
5. Remove drain pan from under the vehicle.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly.
7. Bleed the power steering system.