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Chevrolet Trax: Power steering gear outlet pipe/hose replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Suspension & Steering / Power Steering / Repair instructions / Power steering gear outlet 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.
  3. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

Fig. 42: Steering Gear Outlet Hose Clamp
Fig. 42: Steering Gear Outlet Hose Clamp

  1. Release the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) from the power steering fluid cooler.

Fig. 43: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket
Fig. 43: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket

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

Fig. 44: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
Fig. 44: 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 outlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

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

Fig. 45: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
Fig. 45: 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. Tighten the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

Fig. 46: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket
Fig. 46: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket

  1. Secure the power steering gear outlet 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 outlet hose bracket bolt (3) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig. 47: Steering Gear Outlet Hose Clamp
Fig. 47: Steering Gear Outlet Hose Clamp

  1. Connect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) to the power steering fluid cooler and secure using the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1).
  2. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  3. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.

STEERING GEAR PIPE REPLACEMENT

Fig. 48: Steering Gear Pipe
Fig. 48: Steering Gear Pipe

Steering Gear Pipe Replacement

Steering Gear Pipe Replacement

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