2004 Suburban K1500 Power Steering Flush Question?

[TerminA8r]

Hi everyone!

 

First post ever on a Suburban K1500.

I just did a partial 100k maintenance on a friends Suburban.

 

 

• Spark plugs/wires - Replaced
  
• Front Differential - New fluid
  
• Rear Differential - New fluid
  
• Transfer Case - New fluid
  
• Brake Fluid flush - New fluid flushed
  
• Coolant flush - New coolant flushed
  

 

 

These items went smooth.

Question:

On the power steering flush procedure below, which hose do I remove to flush the system?

 

 

Power Steering System Flushing

Important: Do not reuse any drained power steering fluid regardless of appearance or condition.

Turn OFF the engine.

Raise the front end of the vehicle off the ground until the tires and wheels turn freely. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

Place a large container under the fluid return hose in order to collect the draining fluid.

Remove the fluid return hose at the power steering pump reservoir inlet connection.

Plug the reservoir return hose inlet connection on the power steering pump.

Important: This step may require 4 L (4 qt) of power steering fluid until the draining fluid appears clear.

With the key on engine off, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and to the right while an assistant maintains the minimum fluid level in the reservoir using new approved power steering fluid. Continue until the fluid from the return hose runs clear.

Remove the plug from the pump reservoir inlet connection and install the fluid return hose to the pump reservoir.

Important: Do NOT run the engine without the power steering fluid at a minimum system level.

 

Thank You!!

[C & A s Dad]

The rtn line will have a clamp at the pump end. The pres line will be crimped.

 

Typically the clamp is a spring style clamp that is released with pliers.

 

Looks like you are doing all the right things to make sure this truck stays in service for a long time.

 

Good luck.

[TerminA8r]

The rtn line will have a clamp at the pump end. The pres line will be crimped.

 

Typically the clamp is a spring style clamp that is released with pliers.

 

Looks like you are doing all the right things to make sure this truck stays in service for a long time.

 

Good luck.

 

Thanks for your input.

 

Can you tell from the picture I attached which one it is?

 

 

Also, is this the tool I need to release the flex fuel filter?

 

 

Thanks Again!!