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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Pressure Hose To Power Steering Pump
    G01540874Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  4. Install the power steering hose retainer (2) to the engine frame.
  5. Install the power steering pressure hose into the power steering hose retainer.
  6. Install the power steering gear heatshield. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM  .
    Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Hose Retainer
    G01540875Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.