K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2003)
Tighten
Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose fittings to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).
4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
Without Hydroboost
POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT HYDROBOOST)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the engine protection shield.
3. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the power steering pump (1).
5. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the power steering gear.
6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.
NOTE: Refer to Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends Notice in Service Precautions.
