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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Pressure Hose
    G01569148Courtesy 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 pump.

    Tighten 

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

  4. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.

    Tighten 

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

  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels
  6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67) in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
  9. Fill the power steering system with power steering fluid. 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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