GM 26095038
Power Steering Return Hose

The replacement process of a Power Steering Hose assembly must start by raising the vehicle and installing suitable safety stands. Install a drain pan beneath the vehicle before removing the Power Steering Hose assembly by disconnecting its retaining bolt from the power steering gear and removing it from the power steering gear. The replacement process begins by taking away both the power steering return hose and Power Steering Cooler hose from the Power Steering Cooler. Begin by lowering the motor vehicle and disconnecting the fuse block wiring harnesses followed by the removal of the fuse block and the battery tray. First detach the Power Steering Hose assembly bracket retaining bolt which is located near the wheel well before removing the strap from its mount point on the wheel well. Complete the Power Steering Hose assembly frame bracket removal by using retaining bolts. The front crossmember bracket mounting bolt must also be removed sequentially. The power steering pressure hose along with the Power Steering Cooler hose needs removal from the Power Steering Pump before extracting the Power Steering Hose assembly from the vehicle. The first step for installation involves putting the Power Steering Hose assembly back into place while connecting the Power Steering Cooler hose and power steering pressure hose to the Power Steering Pump before tightening it to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Install the Power Steering Hose assembly until it engages properly with both front crossmember bracket mounting bolt and frame brackets retaining bolts. Tighten each component to 10 nm (7 ft. Lbs.). The Power Steering Hose assembly bracket needs to be reattached to the wheel well while installing its retaining bolt that requires a torque of 10 nm (7 ft. Lbs.). Put back the fuse block and the battery tray and attach the fuse block cables. After raising the vehicle you should install the power steering return hose followed by the Power Steering Cooler hose onto the Power Steering Cooler. We will remove power steering gear oil seals from the power steering gear through use of j44586 power steering gear oil seal remover/installer device after we clean inlet and outlet ports free from contamination. The j44586 power steering gear oil seal remover/installer will be used to put in new oil seals which must be connected to the power steering gear assembly before tightening its retaining bolt to 12 nm (9 ft. Lbs.). After removing the drain pan underneath the vehicle one should lower the vehicle while performing a power steering system bleed.

Installing a drain pan under the vehicle represents the first step when replacing the Power Steering Hose assembly. First disconnect the Power Steering Hose assembly from the Power Steering Pump and set the vehicle on proper safety stands while raised to a suitable height. First remove the bracket retaining bolts of the Power Steering Hose assembly then take out the hose assembly retaining bolt which connects to the power steering gear. You should disconnect the power steering gear to remove the hose assembly from the vehicle while performing complete cleaning of the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports so they remain clear of contamination. The power steering gear oil seal remover/installer (J 44586) should be used to extract the oil seals when replacing power steering gear components from a vehicle. The ports need another cleaning round before installing replacement oil seals through the use of the j 44586 tool. The power steering gear repair requires reinstallation followed by attachment of the hose assembly to the gear bolt which must be tightened to 12 nm (106 inch lbs.). The Power Steering Hose assembly retaining bolts need installation before they are torqued to 9 nm (79 inch lbs.). When the vehicle rests at its lowest position install the Power Steering Hose assembly to the Power Steering Pump and fasten it securely at 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Finish by draining the fluid from the drain pan then fill the reservoir at the correct filling point before performing a power steering bleed procedure.

Install the new power steering gear oil seal using the installation end of the J44586, ensuring it is fully seated.

Remove the drain pan, install the engine protection shield, lower the vehicle, and bleed the power steering system.

Install a drain pan underneath.

Use the seal extraction end of the J 44586 to extract the power steering gear oil seal with the aid of a flat-bladed tool for leverage.

Disconnect the power steering return hose and power steering cooler hose.

Use the J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer to extract the power steering gear oil seal from the power steering gear, utilizing a flat-bladed tool for additional leverage.

The power steering return hose and power steering cooler hose from the power steering cooler.