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Installation Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. Install the rear bracket to the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear bracket retaining bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  2. Install the power steering pump to the vehicle.
    3. Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Pump
    G01662145Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the hoses to the pump.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hose fitting to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

  4. For vehicles with variable effort steering, connect the electrical connector.
  5. Install the bolts (1) to the rear of the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  6. Install the power steering pump mounting bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to 46 N.m (34 lb ft).

  7. Install the power steering pump (1) to the bracket.
  8. Install the bolts (2) to the front of the pump.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering pump retaining bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Pump Mounting Bracket
    G01662146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the filler neck to the power steering pump.
  10. Install the nut (1) and clamp (3) retaining the filler neck to the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the filler neck retaining nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    11. Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Pump Filler Neck
    G01662147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
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