Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (LS4)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Replacing Power Steering Return Hose

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedures Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement for the 5.3L engine. Place a drain pan under the vehicle. Raise and lower the vehicle as necessary to access the power steering return hose clamp at the cooler pipe/hose. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Fill and bleed the power steering system after the repair has been completed. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
1	Bolt, Power Steering Return Hose/Pipe Tighten: 55 N.m (41 lb ft) Tip: Remove the power steering return hose clamp (at cooler pipe).
2	Pipe/Hose, Power Steering Return Tip: Remove the power steering return pipe/hose clamp (at reservoir).

Callout

Component Name

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement for the 5.3L engine.
Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
Raise and lower the vehicle as necessary to access the power steering return hose clamp at the cooler pipe/hose. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Fill and bleed the power steering system after the repair has been completed. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .

Bolt, Power Steering Return Hose/Pipe

Tighten: 55 N.m (41 lb ft)

Tip: Remove the power steering return hose clamp (at cooler pipe).

Pipe/Hose, Power Steering Return
Tip: Remove the power steering return pipe/hose clamp (at reservoir).