GM 26077754
Power Steering Return Hose

The process to change the power steering pressure hose starts with placing a drain pan under the vehicle while removing the Coolant Reservoir to gain access. Start by disconnecting the pressure hose from the Power Steering Pump before raising and supporting the vehicle. Remove the bottom Power Steering Hose from the retaining engine bracket and from the gear at the lower hose point. You should extract the pressure hose from its clamps on the power steering gear before removing the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle. First install the power steering pressure hose onto the vehicle but secure it to the clamps on the power steering gear and fix the fitting snugly to 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.). Beginning with hose attachment at both the power steering gear and the engine retaining bracket should be followed by lowering the vehicle. Secure the hose fitting over the Power Steering Pump at 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.). After installing the Coolant Reservoir, the technician should fill the power steering system with fluid then bleed out air and search for any fluid leaks before taking away the drain pan positioned underneath the vehicle.

Take the pressure hose out from the clamps on the power steering gear.

Lower the vehicle.

Connect the power steering return hose to the cooler pipe/hose.

A 10mm wrench.

Install the gear that secures the power steering pressure line to the power steering using the same 18-mm crow's foot line wrench and tighten it to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

Secure it to the clips on the steering gear and fasten it to the retaining clip on the frame.

Remove the drain pan and lower the vehicle.

Disconnect the return hose from the power steering pump and from the hose retainers on the cradle.

Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid, bleed the system, and inspect for any leaks.

Remove the drain pan, lower the vehicle, fill the power steering system, bleed the power steering system, and check for leaks.

Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump, the retaining bracket on the engine, and the power steering cooler pipe.

Remove the pressure line from the clamps on the power steering gear and take it out of the vehicle.

Ensure to tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) when installing the return hose to the power steering gear.

Place a drain pan under the vehicle and remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering pump and the retaining bracket on the engine.

Attach it to the retaining bracket on the engine and the power steering pump, also tightening the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

Install the return hose to the power steering gear and tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Remove it from the power steering gear stub shaft and use a utility stand to support the frame.

Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle, fill the power steering system, bleed the power steering system, and inspect the power steering system for leaks.