GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2004 🢒 Montana Ext. 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Power Steering Return Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the right side engine splash shield in order to gain access. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Place the drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any draining power steering fluid.

    4. Object Number: 417969 Size: SH
  4. Remove the return hose from the power steering gear cooler pipe.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.

    7. Object Number: 417981 Size: SH
  7. Remove the inlet hose from the power steering pump.
  8. Remove the inlet hose from the hose retainer.
  9. Remove the inlet hose.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the inlet hose.
  2. Install the inlet hose to the hose retainer.

    3. Object Number: 417981 Size: SH
  3. Install the inlet hose to the power steering pump.

    4. Object Number: 417969 Size: SH
  4. Install the inlet hose to the power steering gear cooler pipe.
  5. Install the right side engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  8. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication.
  9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .