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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the power steering gear inlet hose on the vehicle.
    2. Fig 1: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
    GM2808015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (2, 3) and NEW seals (4) to the steering gear.
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and tighten to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
    4. Fig 2: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket
    GM2808014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Secure the power steering gear inlet hose (3) to the vehicle frame using the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2).
  5. Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    6. Fig 3: Steering Gear Inlet Hose
    GM2808013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Secure the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the vehicle engine using the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1).
  7. Install the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
    8. Fig 4: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal
    GM2808012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (1) and NEW seal (2) to the power steering pump.
    9. CAUTION:

    Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

  9. Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose (1) to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
  10. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  11. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
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