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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Fittings
    GM490384Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the power steering pressure hose (3) to the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the power steering pressure hose (3) to the power steering pump pipe (4).

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

  3. Install the upper air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-2.2L (L61).
  4. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Install the front exhaust pipe with the catalytic converter, if removed. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (2.2L) in Engine Exhaust.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Gear
    GM639559Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the power steering gear (3).

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

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
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