LaCrosse V6-3.6L (2007)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement
Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.6L LY7)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
2. Remove the engine mount struts and brackets.
3. One engine mount strut bolt and nut can be reinstalled to the engine mount strut bracket on the engine to be used as an attachment point for front
engine attachment.
4. Disconnect the electrical harness clip at the UHJB and the coolant housing.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector at the engine control module (ECM).
6. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
7. Remove the power steering reservoir and bracket
8. Remove the attachment screw from the power steering pump reservoir to bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
9. Install the engine support fixture hook to power steering reservoir bracket and reinstall to cylinder head.
Tighten the power steering reservoir bracket to tighten fittings to:
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M6 bolt - 9 N.m (80 lb in)
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M8 bolt - 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
10. Install the engine support fixture.
11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
12. Remove the RH tire and wheel assembly.
13. Remove the RH engine splash shield.
14. Remove the steering gear heat shield (snap type).
15. Remove the RH engine mount lower nuts.
16. Remove the LH transmission mount lower nuts.
17. Lower the vehicle enough to access the engine support fixture tool.
18. Raise engine upward using the engine support fixture to allow RH engine mount studs to separate from cradle. This will allow the pressure hose to
pass under the mount location during removal and installation.
Notice: Do NOT allow the wheel drive shaft constant velocity joint to contact the inner wheel structure. Use care when raising the engine
in order to prevent wheel drive shaft constant velocity joint damage.
19. Raise the vehicle.
20. Remove the RH engine mount/bracket assembly.
21. Place a drain pan under the vehicle near the power steering hose to gear attachment.
