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Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement

Fig 1: Identifying Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Components
GM1819059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  4. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
1 Power Steering Reservoir Outlet Hose Clamp
2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
3 Power Steering Cooler Pipe Clamp
4 Power Steering Cooler Pipe
5 Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)

6 Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)

7 Ground Terminal Nut, if equipped

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)


Tip:  A clip may exist in place of the nut.
8 Ground Terminal
9 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Stud

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)

10 Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Procedure: 
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
Tip:  Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.