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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering cooler pipe to the vehicle.
  2. Install a new power steering cooler pipe clamp (2).
    Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket Bolt
    GM1870064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Connect the power steering cooler pipe to the power steering gear outlet hose (4, 3).
  4. Install the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Connect the power steering cooler pipe (3) to the power steering fluid cooler (1) and tighten the power steering cooler pipe clamp (2).
    Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Fluid Cooler, Power Steering Cooler Pipe & Clamp
    GM1870063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  7. Install the right front frontwards wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement (Acadia, Enclave, Traverse) .
  8. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .