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Chevrolet Trax: Power steering gear inlet pipe/hose replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Suspension & Steering / Power Steering / Repair instructions / Power steering gear inlet pipe/hose replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
  2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.

Fig. 34: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal
Fig. 34: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal

  1. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (1) and seal (2) from the power steering pump. Discard the seal.

Fig. 35: Steering Gear Inlet Hose
Fig. 35: Steering Gear Inlet Hose

  1. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and separate the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the vehicle engine.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig. 36: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket
Fig. 36: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket

  1. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2) and separate the power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the vehicle frame.

Fig. 37: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
Fig. 37: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses

  1. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and release the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (2,3) and seals (4) from the steering gear. Discard the seals.
  2. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the power steering gear inlet hose on the vehicle.

Fig. 38: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
Fig. 38: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses

  1. Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (2,3) and NEW seals (4) to the steering gear.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and tighten to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

Fig. 39: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket
Fig. 39: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket

  1. Secure the power steering gear inlet hose (3) to the vehicle frame using the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2).
  2. Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig. 40: Steering Gear Inlet Hose
Fig. 40: Steering Gear Inlet Hose

  1. Secure the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the vehicle engine using the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1).
  2. Install the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig. 41: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal
Fig. 41: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal

  1. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (1) and NEW seal (2) to the power steering pump.

CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

  1. Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose (1) to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
  2. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  3. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.

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