Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Remove reservoir cap.
2. Remove fluid feed line from power steering pump and allow system to drain into an approved container.





3. Disconnect power steering pump feed line and steering gear return line from reservoir.





4. Remove power steering reservoir to radiator support attachment fasteners.
5. Remove reservoir from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Install reservoir into vehicle.
2. Install reservoir to radiator support attachment fasteners.
Torque: 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)





3. Install power steering pump feed line and steering gear return line to reservoir.





4. Reattach power steering pump feed line to power steering pump.
5. Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir with clean power steering fluid (GM Spec. 9985010).
6. Bleed power steering system. (Refer to "Power Steering Bleed" procedure.) Service and Repair