Repeat Steering Fluid Leak at Crimp in Power Steering Pressure Hose - kw 04-02-32-004

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom described in the PI.

Repeat steering fluid leak at crimp in power steering pressure hose. Vehicles affected: SRXs built prior to 40164075.

May be caused by elevated steering fluid temperature, aggravated by specific driving conditions. Replace the hose as necessary. Check to see if the vehicle is equipped with a power steering finned-style cooler. If not, replace the cooler with a finned style. Details for retrofit are contained in Bulletin 04-02-32-004.

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Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. If these steps do not resolve the condition, please contact GM TAC for further diagnostic assistance.

(2004 Cadillac SRX)

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