Replacing the Power Steering Return Hose (Four Cylinder Engine) (Opel Insignia A)

1. Remove the battery tray.

2. Place a drip tray under the vehicle to collect the fluid.

3. Remove as much working fluid as possible from the power steering expansion tank.

4. Loosen the clamp (1) of the expansion tank inlet hose.



5. Disconnect the inlet hose (2) of the expansion tank.

6. Remove the two clamps (3) of the steering gear outlet hose.

7. Loosen the bolt (4) of the steering gear outlet hose bracket.

Note: Tightening torque: 9 Nm.

8. Remove the steering gear return hose (5).

9. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:

• Install new sealing rings, after wetting them with power steering fluid.
• Fill the power steering reservoir with working fluid and bleed the system.
• Remove excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.