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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Power Steering Pump - L61
    GM891795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTIC in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the power steering pump the cylinder head.

    Tighten:  Tighten the power steering pump to cylinder head bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  2. Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Pump - L61
    GM891794Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.

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

  4. Connect the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.

    Tighten:  Tighten the clamp to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  5. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Hoses At Steering Gear - L61
    GM891755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the power steering return hose to the power steering gear.

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

  7. Connect the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.

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

  8. Fill the power steering reservoir and bleed air from the system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .