GM 26056821
Power Steering Return Hose

The replacement process for the power steering pressure hose begins by using a drain pan and removing the hose from the Power Steering Pump. Begin by removing the retaining clip on the engine block and then raise the vehicle while providing support. After that, remove the power steering gear heat shield. The retaining bolt can be removed first followed by taking out the plastic line retainer before accessing the power steering pressure hose from power steering gear and the vehicle. The first part of installation requires connecting the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle by following appropriate fastener safety measures. The Power Steering Hose needs to be attached to the power steering gear following a torque setting of 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.) and after which the plastic line retainer and heat shield should be installed. Begin by putting back the retaining clip to the engine block followed by the retaining bolt to the Cylinder Head while tightening both components to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). The power steering pressure hose must be lowered to connect it to the Power Steering Pump before torquing it up to 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.). Once finished check for power steering system leaks by bleeding the fluid from the system.

Reattach the retaining clip to the engine block and the retaining bolt to the cylinder head, tightening it to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).

Install the power steering cooler hose back onto the vehicle and to the power steering cooler.

Remove the pressure pipe from the pump and take off the pressure pipe retaining clip from the engine block.