Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
P/S Pressure Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering pump (1).
3. Remove the retaining nut from the stud that holds the power steering lines bracket (5).
4. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering lines bracket (6).
5. Remove the power steering line at the power steering gear performing the following steps:
5.1.
The power steering pressure line is the lower line at the power steering gear.
5.2.
Using a 18 mm (crow's foot line wrench with a 2 foot long, 3/8 inch drive extension.
5.3.
Access the line from the engine compartment, between the rocker arm cover and the front of the dash mat.
6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
