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Assembly Procedure

    Fig 1: Disassembled View Of Pump Housing Assembly Components
    GM297997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Use new O-ring seals when assembling the power steering pump assembly.
  1. Lubricate the O-ring seals (1) (4) (5) with power steering fluid.
  2. Install the flow control spring (7) to the pump housing assembly (2).
  3. Install the control valve assembly (6) to the flow control spring (7).
  4. Install the O-ring seals (1) (4) (5) to the pump housing assembly.
  5. Install the magnet (3) to the pump housing assembly (2).
    6. Fig 2: View Of Reservoir Assembly & Pump Housing Assembly
    GM404931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the reservoir assembly (1) to the pump housing assembly (2).
  7. Install the O-ring seal.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Pump Housing, Mounting Studs, O-Ring Seal & Connector/Fitting Assembly
    GM404915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install the connector and fitting assembly (4) to the pump housing (1).
  9. Install the pump mounting studs (2) to the pump housing (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the pump mounting studs to 58 N.m (44 lb ft).

  10. Tighten the connector and fitting assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the connector and fitting assembly to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

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