GM 26045505
Pipe Kit, Driver Side

The replacement of power steering cooler pipe/hose begins by elevating and supporting the vehicle before uninstalling the right front tire assembly along with the power steering gear heat shield. Users should first disconnect the wiring harness from the power steering cooler pipe/hose bracket stud before compressing the clamp to free up the power steering pump inlet pipe/hose from the power steering cooler pipe/hose. The power steering gear requires the power steering cooler pipe/hose and its O-ring seal to be detached before disposal. First remove the retaining bolt and the retaining nut on the power steering cooler pipe from the RH cradle side before taking out the cooler pipe from the vehicle through the front of the cradle. Insert the new power steering cooler pipe/hose into place before installing the retaining nut and bolt to the right-hand cradle side while tightening them to 10 N.m (89 lb in). Thread in the retaining bolts at the cradle front side before tightening them to 10 N.m (89 lb in). Install a new O-ring before connecting the power steering gear with the cooler pipe/hose while securing the nut at 27 N.m (20 lb ft). Snap the clamp while joining the power steering pump inlet pipe/hose with the cooler pipe/hose followed by reinstating the wiring harness to the bracket stud. Make the final installation by placing the power steering gear heat shield and right front wheel components next to each other then reduce the vehicle and complete power steering system fluid filling and bleeding steps.

27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

Disconnect the wiring harness from the cooler bracket studs and remove the cooler pipe bracket retaining bolts.

Raise the right side of the frame and powertrain with the utility stand, install the right rear frame-to-body bolt and tighten it to 240 Nm (177 ft. lbs.), followed by installing the right front frame-to-body bolt and tightening it to 155 Nm (114 ft. lbs.).

Disconnect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting from the power steering pump, discarding the O-ring seal, then detach the inlet pipe/hose from the routing clip and from the power steering gear, again discarding the O-ring seal.

Tighten the fitting to the steering gear to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

Remove both cylinder line assemblies from the rack and pinion gear assembly and take out the O-ring seals, discarding them afterward.

Place a drain pan underneath to catch any draining power steering fluid.

The right side engine splash shield.

Install the cooler pipe retainer and its bolt/screw, tightening it to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

Lower the vehicle.