By Eric Seifert
ALLDATA Automotive Technical Editor

Customers may comment on a steering vibration, shudder or “moan” during low speed turning/parking maneuvers. This condition may be due to the steering system frequencies being transmitted through the power steering pressure (inlet) hose assembly. An improved power steering pressure (inlet) hose assembly is available from GMSPO. To replace the steering pressure hose, refer to the repair procedure below.

Applicable Vehicles: 1997-’99 Cadillac DeVille and 1997-2002 Cadillac Eldorado

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Removal Procedure:
1. Open the hood and install the fender covers.
2. Disconnect the power steering pressure (inlet) hose (1) from the power steering pump (2). See Figure 1.

3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the bolt (3) that retains the pressure hose retaining clip to the engine block. See Figure 2.

5. On 1997-’99 DeVille and Eldorado models, disconnect the pressure switch (4) electrical connector.
6. Remove the exhaust shield retaining bolts.
7. Remove the exhaust shield from the vehicle.
8. Remove the pressure hose plastic retaining strap (5).
9. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose (6) from the steering gear.
10. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.
11. Remove the power steering pressure switch (7) from the hose assembly. See Figure 3.

Installation Procedure:
1. On 1997-’99 DeVille and Eldorado models, install the power steering pressure switch (7) to the new power steering hose assembly, P/N 25755411. Tighten the pressure switch to 10 Nm (88 lb.-in.).
2. On 2000-’02 Eldorado models, install the plug and O-ring assembly, P/N 26021965, to the pressure switch adapter on the new power steering hose assembly, P/N 25755411. Tighten the plug to 11 Nm (97 lb.-in.).
3. Position the new power steering hose assembly into the vehicle.
4. Connect the power steering pressure hose (9) to the steering gear. See Figure 4. Tighten the pressure inlet hose at the gear to 27 Nm (20 lb.-ft.).

5. Install the pressure hose plastic retaining strap (10).
6. Install the exhaust shield to the vehicle.
7. Install the exhaust shield retaining bolts.
8. On 1997-’99 DeVille and Eldorado models, connect the pressure switch (11) electrical connector.
9. Install the double end stud (12), P/N 11518592, to the engine block. Tighten the stud at the engine block to 50 Nm (37 lb.-ft.).
10. Place the pressure hose retaining clamp ends over the small end of the stud (12).
11. Install retaining nut, P/N 11517293, to the stud and tighten.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Connect the power steering pressure (inlet) hose to the power steering pump. Tighten the pressure inlet hose at the pump to 27 Nm (20 lb.-ft.).
14. Fill the power steering system.
15. Bleed the power steering system.

Written by ALLDATA Technical Editor Eric Seifert, an ASE-certified Master Technician and Engine Machinist with 20 years of independent shop and parts store experience.

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