Impala V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2005)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the engine mount struts from the engine.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
Notice: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position
before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some
components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
5. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the power steering gear stub shaft.
6. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame.
7. Remove the frame bolts from the rear of the frame.
Notice: Do not lower the rear of the frame too far as damage to the engine components nearest to the cowl may result.
8. Use the utility stand in order to lower the rear of the frame to gain access.
9. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump to the power steering cooler pipe.
10. Remove the power steering return line from the power steering gear.
11. Remove the power steering return line from the clamp on the power steering gear.
12. Remove the power steering cooler pipe retaining clips.
13. Remove the power steering cooler pipe from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the power steering cooler pipe to the vehicle.
2. Install the power steering cooler pipe retaining clips.
3. Install the power steering return line to the power steering gear.
4. Install the power steering return line to the clamp on the power steering gear.
5. Install the power steering return hose from the power steering pump to the power steering cooler pipe.
6. Use the utility stand in order to raise the frame.
7. Install NEW frame bolts to the rear of the frame.
8. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the power steering gear stub shaft.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
10. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the engine mount struts to the engine.
13. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.
