GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2008 🢒 Enclave 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Hoist and raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

    4. Object Number: 1861303 Size: SH
  4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2).
  5. Pull the power steering gear outlet hose out of the steering gear.

    6. Object Number: 1870064 Size: SH
  6. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1).
  7. Remove and discard the power steering gear outlet hose crimp clamp (2).
  8. Disconnect the rubber segment from the metal segment of the power steering gear outlet hose (3, 4).
  9. Remove any plastic retaining clips on the power steering gear outlet hose and discard them.
  10. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the power steering gear outlet hose to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 1870064 Size: SH
  2. Position a new power steering gear outlet hose clamp (2).
  3. Connect the rubber segment to the metal segment of the power steering gear outlet hose (3, 4).
  4. Crimp the new power steering gear outlet hose crimp clamp.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1861303 Size: SH
  6. Insert the steering gear outlet hose in to the steering gear.
  7. Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  8. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  9. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  10. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.