Chevrolet Trax: Power steering gear inlet pipe/hose replacement
Removal Procedure
- Place drain pans under the vehicle.
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
Fig. 34: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal
- 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
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and separate
the power steering gear inlet hose
(2) from the vehicle engine.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Fig. 36: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket
- 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
- 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.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the power steering gear inlet hose on the vehicle.
Fig. 38: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
- Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (2,3) and NEW
seals (4) to the steering gear.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- 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
- 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).
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) to 9 N.m (80
lb in).
Fig. 40: Steering Gear Inlet Hose
- Secure the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the vehicle engine
using the power steering gear inlet
hose bracket bolt (1).
- 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
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose (1) and NEW seal (2) to the
power steering pump.
CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose (1) to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the
drain pans.
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering
System Bleeding.
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Removal Procedure
Place drain pans under the vehicle.
Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Ref
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer
to Intermediate Steering Shaft
Replacement (N40) .
Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper seal. R
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer
to Intermediate Steering Shaft
Replacement (NJ1) .
Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper seal. R
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WATERLEAK TEST PREPARATION
GM vehicles are designed to operate under normal environmental
conditions.
The design criteria for sealing materials and components takes into
consideration the sealing forces
required to withstand the natural elements. These specifications cannot take
into consi
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
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approach.
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