Riviera V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1995)
Tighten
Tighten the power steering pressure hose to the steering gear to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
11.
Install the bolt/screws to the retaining clips (3).
Tighten
Tighten the retaining clip bolt/screws to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
12.
Install the power steering gear assembly heat shield (1).
13.
Lower the vehicle.
14.
Fill and bleed the power steering system using, J 43485.
Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 83-32-09, dated November, 1998.
Power Steering Pressure (Inlet) and Return (Outlet) Hose Replacement Procedure
For 1999-2001 Vehicles:
1.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in the General Information section of the Service Manual.
2.
Drain the power steering fluid. Refer to Draining the Power Steering System in the Power Steering section of the Service Manual.
3.
Remove the LH front wheel/tire assembly.
4.
Remove the LH lower splash shield.
5.
Remove the lower radiator air deflector (engine splash shield, if installed.)
6.
Remove the power steering gear assembly heat shield.
7.
Disconnect the power steering pressure hose (2) and the return hose (1) from the power steering pump assembly.
8.
Remove the bolt/screws from the retaining clips (5).
9.
Disconnect the power steering pressure hose (3) and the return hose (4) from the power steering gear assembly.
10.
Remove the power steering pressure and return hose assemblies from the vehicle.
