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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Classic 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 639559 Size: SH
  2. Remove the front exhaust pipe with the catalytic converter, automatic transmission only. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  3. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the power steering gear (3).

    4. Object Number: 490384 Size: SH
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Remove the upper air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-2.2L (L61) .
  6. Remove the power steering pressure hose (3) from the power steering pump pipe (4).
  7. Remove the power steering pressure hose (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 490384 Size: SH

    Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

  1. Install the power steering pressure hose (3) to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the power steering pressure hose (3) to the power steering pump pipe (4).

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

  3. Install the upper air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-2.2L (L61).
  4. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Install the front exhaust pipe with the catalytic converter, if removed. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.

    6. Object Number: 639559 Size: SH
  6. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the power steering gear (3).

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

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .