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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pump
    GM2146237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the power steering pump bracket (2) to the vehicle.
    2. NOTE:

    Start all bolts by hand before finalizing any torques.

  2. Install the power steering pump bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose
    GM2137344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Compress the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose clamp (1).
  4. Connect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose (2) to the power steering pump and release the clamp.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose
    GM2139374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (1) to the power steering pump and tighten to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
  6. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LS3, LS7) , Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LS9) .
  7. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  8. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
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