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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008COLORADO 2WD L5-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEHOSESPOWER STEERING LINE/HOSESERVICE AND REPAIR
2008 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L5-3.7L
Power Steering Line/Hose: Service and Repair
2008 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L5-3.7LSECTION Service and Repair
Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement
Tools Required
J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice.
2. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the power steering pump.
3. Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the power steering hose assembly bracket retaining bolts.
5. Remove the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
6. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the power steering gear.
7. Remove the power steering hose assembly from the vehicle.
Notice: Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports thoroughly of any debris. Failure to do so could result in contamination and damage to the power steering system components.
8. Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports of any debris.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the power steering hose assembly to the vehicle.
1. If seal replacement is needed, remove the power steering gear from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the power steering gear oil seals from the power steering gear using J 44586.
Notice: Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports thoroughly of any debris. Failure to do so could result in contamination and damage to the power steering system components.
3. Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports of any debris.
4. Install the power steering gear oil seals to the power steering gear using J 44586.
5. Install the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Service and Repair) .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .
2. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear bolt.
Tighten the power steering gear retaining bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
3. Install the power steering hose assembly clip retaining bolts.
Tighten the power steering hose assembly clip retaining bolts to 9 N.m (79 lb in).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Connect the power steering hose assembly to the power steering pump.
Tighten the power steering hose connection to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
7. Fill the power steering pump reservoir to the appropriate level.
8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair) .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.