Installation (3.8L SC)
- Install Teflon tape (ESE-M4G 168-B) to circumference of sealing surfaces of outlet tube. Keep tape close to inner diameter, and overlap ends by 1/4" (6 mm). DO NOT stretch tape during installation, or a leak at sealing surface may develop.
- Install outlet tube underneath power steering pump bracket assembly. See Figure. Install power steering bracket and stud retaining nut. Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE (V6).CAUTION: Carefully install outlet tube to avoid damaging sealing surfaces.
- Remove bolt installed in step 5) during removal. Install power steering pump bracket-to-cylinder head bolts, and tighten to specification.
- Install power steering pump bracket brace-to-water pump retaining studs. Tighten nuts to specification. Install outlet tube on lower stud on alternator/power steering pump bracket. Install push-on nut to hold outlet tube on pump bracket. Ensure outlet tube is free to move for alignment of sealing surfaces.
- Position outlet tube clamping connector over intake elbow assembly studs. Install and tighten nuts evenly to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE (V6). Ensure clamping connectors on outlet tube-to-intake elbow are parallel to intake elbow surface. Install nut on stud of alternator/power steering pump bracket and tighten nut to specification.
- Install outlet tube-to-cylinder block support bracket. Tighten bolt to specification. Tighten support bracket-to-front of cylinder block retaining nut and bolt to specification.