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Power Steering Cooler Replacement Parts and Service Information

Subject:Power Steering Cooler Replacement Parts and Service Information

Models:2004 Cadillac SRX
Built AFTER VIN Breakpoint 40164075



Modifications to the power steering cooler system have resulted in the following changes:

    • Effective AFTER the above VIN breakpoint, all Cadillac SRX models will be equipped with a 2nd design "fin" style power steering fluid cooler assembly.
    • All Cadillac SRX models built PRIOR to the above VIN breakpoint and equipped with the 1st design "loop" style power steering fluid cooler assembly, will now be serviced with the 2nd design "fin" style power steering fluid cooler assembly.

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the technician instructions for installing the 2nd design "fin" style power steering cooler assembly on vehicles equipped with the 1st design "loop" style power steering cooler assembly.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required:

    • Metric Thread Setter Kit
    • J 35555 Metal Mityvac
    • J 43485 Power Steering Bleeder Adapter
  1. Open the hood.

  2. Object Number: 1458862  Size: SH
  3. Use a metric thread setter kit, Snap-on™ HP650M, or equivalent, to install an insert nut into the two existing holes on the engine side of the front bumper impact bar. Ensure the insert nuts do NOT rotate.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in the General Information sub-section of the Service Manual or SI document ID #813128.
  5. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement-Front in the Body Front End sub-section of the Service Manual or SI document ID #885511.
  6. Install a drain pan under vehicle.

  7. Object Number: 1371691  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose from the power steering lines.

  9. Object Number: 1458870  Size: SH
  10. Remove the retaining bolts that attach the power steering cooler retaining brackets to the A/C condenser.
  11. Remove the "loop" style power steering fluid cooler assembly from the vehicle.

  12. Object Number: 1458873  Size: SH
  13. Remove the retaining bracket from the "loop" style power steering cooler. This bracket will be installed on the new power steering cooler hose assembly in Step 12.

  14. Object Number: 1371688  Size: SH
  15. Install the new power steering cooler hose assembly to the new "fin" style (2nd design) power steering fluid cooler assembly.
  16. Remove/pull off the pink tabs from the new hose assembly.
  17. Install retaining bracket (removed in Step 9) to the new power steering cooler hose assembly.

  18. Object Number: 1458876  Size: SH
  19. Install the new "fin" style (2nd design) power steering fluid cooler and hose assembly to the front bumper impact bar.
  20. Install the lower power steering cooler retaining screw and washer assembly (2), P/N 11516931.
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the screw (2) to 27N·m(20 lb ft).

  22. Install the upper power steering cooler retaining screw and washer assembly (3) and hand tighten.

  23. Object Number: 1371691  Size: SH
  24. Connect the power steering cooler hose to the power steering lines.
  25. Install the retaining bracket that was installed on the new power steering cooler hose (Step 12) to the A/C condenser assembly.
  26. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9N·m(80 lb in).

  27. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement-Front in the Body Front End sub-section of the Service Manual or SI document ID #885511.
  28. Lower the vehicle.
  29. Tighten the upper power steering cooler retaining screw and washer assembly (2), P/N 11516931.
  30. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 27N·m(20 lb ft).

  31. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System in the Power Steering System sub-section of the Service Manual or SI document ID #487449.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Qty

25771838

Cooler Asm, P/S Fluid (2nd Design-Fin Style)

1

25758491

Hose Asm, P/S Fluid Cooler

1

11516931

Screw w/Flat Washer

2

27000835

Nut, Insert

2

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

E9402*

Cooler Asm, P/S - Retrofit

0.8 hr

*This is a unique labor operation and is to be used only with this bulletin.