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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering reservoir. Refer to POWER STEERING RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLE   .
  2. Install the power steering pulley. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT   .
  3. Install the power steering pump to the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Pump
    G02068234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the power steering pump mounting bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering pump mounting bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt
    G02068235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Pressure Hose To Power Steering Pump
    G02068236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering reservoir.
    Fig 4: Installing Power Steering Return Hose To Power Steering Reservoir
    G02068237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the drain pan from under vehicle.
  8. Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 4.6L.
  9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM   .