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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the steering gear.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  3. Install the wiring harness clip to the cooler pipe/hose.
  4. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the clips on the steering gear.
    Fig 1: Installing Cooler Pipe/Hose To Steering Gear
    G01569139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the retaining clip on the frame.
    Fig 2: Installing Cooler Pipe
    G01569140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the cooler pipe/hose retaining bolt to the frame.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the return hose to the cooler pipe/hose. Refer to POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.1L)  or POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.8L)  .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fill the power steering system. Refer to CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID  .
  10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM  .
  11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS  .
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