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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Pressure Hose To Vehicle
    G01569144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the power steering pressure hose to the clamps on the power steering gear.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Pressure Hose To Power Steering Gear
    G01569145Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the power steering pressure hose to the retaining bracket on the engine.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Pressure Hose
    G01569146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the coolant reservoir. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  8. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. Refer to CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID  .
  9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM  .
  10. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS  .
  11. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
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