Reattach high pressure line to power steering pump tips

Hi,

Here are the directions for removal and replacement of the high pressure hose. See if anything helps. If it doesn't, let me know.

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2001 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.4L VIN E
P/S Pressure Hose Replacement
Vehicle Steering and Suspension Steering Power Steering Power Steering Line/Hose Service and Repair Procedures P/S Pressure Hose Replacement
P/S PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT
Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (3.4L)

Removal Procedure
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.

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2. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering pump.
3. Remove the power steering pressure line from the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.

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4. The power steering pressure line is the lower line at the power steering gear.
Remove the power steering line from the power steering gear using an 18-mm crow's foot line wrench with a 2-foot long, 3/8-inch drive extension. Access the line from the engine compartment, between the rocker arm cover and the front of the dash mat.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

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6. Remove the power steering pressure line (1) from the clamps on the power steering gear.
7. Remove the power steering pressure line (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the power steering pressure line (1) to the vehicle.

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2. Install the power steering pressure line (1) to the clamps on the power steering gear.
3. Lower the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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4. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering gear.
Use a 18 mm crow's foot line wrench with a 2 foot long, 3/8 inch drive extension.
Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering gear to 27 Nm (20 ft. Lbs.).
5. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering lines retaining bracket on the engine.

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6. Install the power steering pressure line to the power steering pump.
Tighten the power steering pressure line fitting to the power steering pump to 27 Nm (20 ft. Lbs.).
7. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.
8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
9. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks.

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Let me know.

Joe

There really isn't a specific procedure for this. If you loosen the pump, do you feel it will make it easier? If possible, take a picture of what you are dealing with so I can see it. I may see what is causing the issue.

Joe