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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Safari - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 701467 Size: SH
  1. Place drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Draw all of the fluid out of the reservoir in order to avoid spills.
  3. Disconnect the hydraulic brake booster hose from the power steering reservior.

    4. Object Number: 701477 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the power steering reservoir to the power steering pump hose from the power steering reservoir.

    5. Object Number: 701472 Size: SH
  5. Remove the power steering reservior mounting bolts.
  6. Remove the power steering reservior.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 701472 Size: SH
  1. Install the power steering reservior.

    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 reservior mounting bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering reservior mounting bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 701477 Size: SH
  3. Connect the power steering reservoir to the power steering pump hose to the power steering reservoir.

    4. Object Number: 701467 Size: SH
  4. Connect the hydraulic brake booster hose to the power steering reservior.
  5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .