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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Express 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.

  1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir to prevent excessive spillage.

    3. Object Number: 309298 Size: SH
  3. Remove the power steering inlet hose (2) from the steering pump (1).

    4. Object Number: 407976 Size: SH
  4. Remove the power brake booster inlet hose (1) from the power brake booster  (2).
  5. Remove the hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

  1. Route the hose in the same position the hose occupied prior to removal.
  2. Smoothly route the hose in order to avoid sharp bends and kinking.

    3. Object Number: 407976 Size: SH
  3. Install the power brake booster inlet hose (1) to the power brake booster (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the hose fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 309298 Size: SH
  4. Install the power steering inlet hose (2) to the steering pump (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the hose fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  5. Check the power steering fluid level. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
  6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .