OEM Buick Rainier Power Steering Hose

Buick Rainier Power Steering Hose Parts and Q&A

• Power Steering Return Hose
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  Q: How to replace the Power Steering Hose inlet and outlet on a 4.2L engine on Buick Rainier?

  A:

  One must start power steering gear inlet and outlet hose replacement work for 4.2l engine vehicles by first securing the vehicle with proper lifting equipment. Start the procedure by raising and then supporting the vehicle before removing the engine protection shield and adding a drain pan underneath. Initiate Power Steering Hose assembly detachment from the power steering gear retaining bolt before disconnecting it from the power steering gear. Initial steps involve disconnecting the power steering return hose along with the Power Steering Cooler hose from the Power Steering Cooler and then removing the power steering pressure hose and Power Steering Cooler hose from the Power Steering Pump. Lower the vehicle then take out the Power Steering Hose assembly bolt which connects it to the front crossmember bracket. After extracting the battery tray and fusing components' cover, detach both the negative Battery Cable and positive Battery Cable from their fuse block points. The wiring harness connector must be first disconnected from the fuse block before removing the bracket from its position. Further steps must include separating fuse block wiring harnesses from wiring loops and the removal of wiring harness clips from the fender. Disconnect both locking tabs between the upper and lower fuse blocks after which remove the upper fuse block bolts and position the block on top of the engine. Take out the Power Steering Hose assembly by removing its retaining bolt at the wheel well and framework bracket and then removing bolts along the frame assembly before removing it from the vehicle. After vehicle support raise the vehicle while implementing thorough port cleaning at the power steering gear inlet and outlet. The j 44586 offers a seal extraction end for removing the power steering gear oil seal from the power steering gear through controlled application of leverage from a flat-bladed tool. On a workbench you should first locate the hose positions before removing the 3 retaining clamps to take out the damaged Power Steering Hose. Set the new power steering gear oil seal into the power steering gear by using the seal installation end of the j 44586 and verify full seal insertion. Lower the vehicle and install the Power Steering Hose assembly within the vehicle before tightening the frame brackets retaining bolts to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Secure the Power Steering Hose assembly bracket onto the wheel well and tighten its bracket retaining bolt to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Position the connectors correctly in the lower fuse block before mounting the upper fuse block onto the lower block and fasten it with locking tabs and bolts. Finally tighten the upper bolts to 6 n.m (53 lb in). Rejoin three clips starting with the fender then continue with the fuse block wiring harnesses to the wiring loops followed by the wiring harness connector to the fuse block. Connect the positive and negative battery cables to their respective locations in the fuse block before placing on the fuse block cover followed by battery tray installation. Tighten the Power Steering Hose assembly by front crossmember bracket mounting bolt to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Repeat the process for the Power Steering Cooler hose and pressure hose by bolting them to the Power Steering Pump while tightening the bolt to 25 n.m (18 lb ft). The power steering return hose and Power Steering Cooler hose should be attached to the Power Steering Cooler while the Power Steering Hose assembly requires fitting to the power steering gear along with 12 n.m (106 lb in) bolt retention. Place the drain pan away before installing the shield and lowering the vehicle while you perform power steering bleed operations.