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Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement LP1, LY7

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 888284 Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to one of the following procedures:
    2. •  Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.8L
    •  Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7)
  2. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  4. Remove the power steering cooler hose from the power steering reservoir.
  5. Remove the power steering reservoir outlet hose from the power steering reservoir.

    6. Object Number: 888281 Size: SH
  6. Remove the power steering reservoir bolts.
  7. Remove the power steering reservoir.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 888281 Size: SH
  1. Install the power steering reservoir.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the power steering reservoir bolts.

    3. Tighten

        • Tighten the upper bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
        • Tighten the lower bolt to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

    Object Number: 888284 Size: SH
  3. Install the power steering reservoir outlet hose to the power steering reservoir.
  4. Install the power steering cooler hose to the power steering reservoir.
  5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  6. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to one of the following procedures:
    7. •  Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.8L
    •  Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7)
  7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  8. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement LS6

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1400673 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.
  2. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  4. Remove the power steering cooler hose from the power steering reservoir.

    5. Object Number: 1391092 Size: SH
  5. Remove the power steering reservoir bolts.

    6. Important: When removing the power steering reservoir, squeeze the clamp and pull the power steering reservoir from the power steering reservoir outlet hose.

  6. Remove the power steering reservoir.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1391092 Size: SH

    Important: When installing the power steering reservoir, squeeze the clamp on the hose and install the reservoir in the reservoir outlet hose.

  1. Install the power steering reservoir.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the power steering reservoir bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1400673 Size: SH
  3. Install the power steering cooler hose to the power steering reservoir.
  4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  5. Install the fuel injection sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.
  6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  7. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.