GTO V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any power steering fluid.
2. Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.
Loosen the 2 hose clamps (1, 2) that retain the 2 power steering fluid cooler hoses (11) to the 2 power steering gear outlet pipes.
3. Remove the 2 cooler hoses from the outlet pipes.
4. Loosen the 2 hose clamps (10) that retain the 2 cooler hoses to the 2 cooler pipes.
5. Remove the 2 cooler hoses from the 2 cooler pipes.
6. Remove the bolt (9) that retains the cooler to the body.
7. Remove the 2 bolts (6) that retain the 2 cooler clips (7) to the cooler brackets (3).
8. Remove the cooler (8) from the brackets.
Installation Procedure
1. Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the power steering fluid cooler (8) to the cooler brackets (3).
2. Ensure the cooler clips (7) are in the correct locations.
3. Notice:
Install the 2 bolts (6) to the cooler clips in order to retain the cooler to the cooler brackets.
Tighten the bolts to 6.5 Nm (57.5 inch lbs.).
