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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2009 🢒 LaCrosse 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement L26

Removal Procedure
  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

    5. Object Number: 294335 Size: SH
  5. The power steering pressure hose is the lower hose at the power steering gear.

    6. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear.

  6. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
  7. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the clamps on the power steering gear.
  8. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 294335 Size: SH
  2. Install the power steering pressure hose to the clamps on the power steering gear.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  4. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure hose fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  9. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.
  10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
  11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks.

Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement LS4


Object Number: 1603384 Size: MF

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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
  2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  3. Raise and lower the vehicle as necessary to access the power steering hose fitting at the rack and pinion. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Fill and bleed the power steering system after the repair has been completed. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.

1

Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
Only remove the one tensioner bolt that retains the power steering pressure hose.

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

2

Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting Nut (at pump)

Tighten
27 N·m (20 lb ft)

3

Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting Nut (at rack and pinion)

Tighten
27 N·m (20 lb ft)

4

Power Steering Pressure Hose

Tip
Release the hose from the retainers to remove it from the vehicle.