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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Power Steering Pump Assembly
    GM293353Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT:
    • Ensure that the face of the pulley hub is flush with the end of the pump shaft.
    • Do not use the arbor press to install the pulley.
  1. Use J 25033-C  to install the power steering pump pulley. See Special Tools .
  2. Position the power steering pump to the engine and install the bolts. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  3. Install the power steering hoses to the power steering hose retainers.
  4. Install the drive belt to the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 3.5L engine or Drive Belt Replacement for the 3.9L engine.
  5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .