GM 26048008
Power Steering Reservoir

Start the replacement process of remote Power Steering Reservoir (LY7) through fluid siphoning from the container. Begin by lifting and securely holding the vehicle and moving forward to remove both the right front tire as well as wheel. First lower the vehicle then take out the inner fender liner to reach the front frame bolts before enabling a floor jack to rest on the frame. Before proceeding attach the floor jack to the frame and powertrain while you remove all bolts along the right side of the frame-to-body connection. The floor jack should move both the powertrain and right side frame down to let the back of the reservoir become accessible. To begin remove the ecm wire harness from its clip on the reservoir before separating the power steering pressure pipe/hose from both the Power Steering Reservoir bracket and mounting stud bolt. Better hose accessibility requires a reservoir turn before disconnecting the inlet hose of the power steering pump and the return hose while finally removing the reservoir and bracket from the vehicle. Close the Power Steering Reservoir and its hoses to stop contamination before you remove the ecm retaining clip together with the Power Steering Reservoir bracket from the reservoir. The first step for installation should start by attaching the Power Steering Reservoir bracket onto the reservoir while installing the ecm retaining clip. Reconnect the Power Steering Reservoir after you uncap it and its attached hoses and reinstall the Power Steering Reservoir bracket to the vehicle. Afterward attach the Power Steering Reservoir return hose followed by the power steering pump inlet hose to the reservoir with proper placement. From the rear install the Power Steering Reservoir mounting stud bolt then torque it to 25 nm (19 ft. Lbs.). Safely secure the power steering pressure pipe/hose to the reservoir bracket followed by connecting the ecm wire harness to its clip on the reservoir. Raise the right frame and powertrain with the jack while you install both right rear body bolts to 240 nm (177 ft. Lbs.) and right front bolts to 155 nm (114 ft. Lbs.). To finish the procedure raise the vehicle once more after removing the floor jack and install the inner fender and the front wheel followed by lowering the vehicle. The last step involves filling the Power Steering Reservoir with fluid followed by screwing power steering bleeding then conducting an inspection for leaks.

A static flat surface should support the hydraulic pump while its shaft points up before performing power steering reservoir replacement on the CB Series. A screwdriver should be used to rotate the retaining clip tab outside and move the reservoir clip away from the hydraulic pump assembly. The second reservoir clip needs removal through this same process before separating the reservoir from the hydraulic pump housing. Thoroughly remove the 0-ring seal along the reservoir neck either from the hydraulic pump housing or reservoir neck. Before adding the new 0-ring seal to the reservoir neck apply power steering fluid as a lubricant. Then place the seal onto the reservoir neck. The second step involves installing the reservoir onto the hydraulic pump assembly while making sure the reservoir neck completely enters the assembly. Place the reservoir feet in line with the hydraulic pump housing sides and position the new reservoir retaining clips until the tabs extend properly to the hydraulic pump housing.

The initial steps to repair power steering reservoir begin with placing the hydraulic pump on a stable flat surface which should position the shaft in an upward direction. Use a screwdriver to push the retaining clip tab far from its position while sliding the reservoir clip away from the hydraulic pump assembly. Follow this procedure twice to remove the second reservoir clip until you can take out the reservoir from the hydraulic pump housing. Remove and throw away the O-ring seal from both the reservoir neck or from the hydraulic pump housing. Before assembly of the reservoir you should apply power steering fluid to the new O-ring seal and position it properly on the reservoir neck. Begin by fitting the reservoir onto the hydraulic pump assembly with complete insertion of the reservoir neck. Position the reservoir feet along the sides of the hydraulic pump housing before installing new retaining clips which should extend their tabs into the hydraulic pump housing completely.

Start reservoir servicing and repair procedures by placing the power steering hydraulic pump on a steady flat surface so its shaft faces upwards. The screwdriver pushes the retaining clip tab while allowing you to slide the reservoir clip backward away from the hydraulic pump assembly. Remove the reservoir from the hydraulic pump housing before discarding its O-ring seal located at the reservoir neck or at the hydraulic pump housing. Before installation place new O-ring seal under power steering reservoir before placing it on the reservoir neck. Before installing the reservoir onto the hydraulic pump assembly make sure the reservoir neck fits properly into its opening slots. Place reservoir feet along hydraulic pump housing sides before attaching the new retaining clips which come with the pump unit while making certain the clip tabs extend to the housing.

The first step to replace the power steering reservoir for CB models entails placing the hydraulic pump at a fixed location using a flat surface with an upward shaft orientation. The screwdriver helps push retaining clip tab outwards so you can pull the reservoir clip away from the hydraulic pump assembly. The second reservoir clip needs removal before pulling out the reservoir from its position inside the hydraulic pump housing. Discard the O-ring sealing element present at the reservoir neck position or hydraulic pump housing section. The new O-ring gets power steering fluid application before installing it into the reservoir neck. Install the reservoir on the hydraulic pump assembly keeping the reservoir neck completely within reach. Secure the reservoir feet against the hydraulic pump housing sides using the new retaining clips which the pump comes with followed by a verification that the clip tabs completely lock into the hydraulic pump housing.

When repairing or servicing the Power Steering Reservoir start by setting the hydraulic pump on a steady flat surface with its shaft in an upward position. You should use a screwdriver to push retaining clip tab outside as you move reservoir clip apart from the hydraulic pump assembly. The second reservoir clip must be removed through this duration before carefully extracting the reservoir from the hydraulic pump housing. Discard the O-ring seal both from the neck of the reservoir or the hydraulic pump housing section. Before installing the reservoir replacement O-ring seal perform lubrication using power steering fluid on the sealing area then position it onto the reservoir neck. Put the reservoir in position on the hydraulic pump assembly where the neck of the reservoir should be completely inserted. Position the reservoir feet directly against the hydraulic pump housing walls before installing the provided reservoir retaining clips where each tab must fully connect to the pump housing.

Place the hydraulic pump on a fixed, flat surface with the shaft facing upward.

Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the neck of the reservoir or inside the hydraulic pump housing.

Remove and discard the 0-ring seal from the neck of the reservoir or the hydraulic pump housing.

Lubricate the new O-ring seal with power steering fluid and install it onto the neck of the reservoir.

Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the neck of the reservoir or the hydraulic pump housing.

Place the hydraulic pump on a fixed, flat surface with the shaft facing upward.

Repeat the process to remove the second reservoir clip and then take out the reservoir from the hydraulic pump housing.

Take out the O-ring seal from the neck of the reservoir or inside the hydraulic pump housing and discard it.

Remove and discard the 0-ring seal from the neck of the reservoir or inside the hydraulic pump housing.