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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Aveo 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Seals Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1251827 Size: SH
  1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.
  2. Disconnect and remove the steering gear cylinder pipes at the rack and pinion housing. Remove the O-ring seals from the housing.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1251827 Size: SH
  1. Install new O-rings onto the cylinder pipes. Install the steering gear cylinder pipes into the rack and pinion housing.

    2. Tighten

        • Tighten the power steering line fittings at the cylinder end to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
        • Tighten the power steering line fittings at the valve end to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
  2. Fill the fluid reservoir with power steering fluid.
  3. Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the cause of the leaks and bleed the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  4. Lower the vehicle.