Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the power steering hose assembly to the vehicle.
- If seal replacement is needed, remove the power steering gear from the vehicle. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
- Remove the power steering gear oil seals from the power steering gear using J 44586 . See Special Tools .
- Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports of any debris.
- Install the power steering gear oil seals to the power steering gear usingJ 44586 . See Special Tools .
- Install the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
NOTE: Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports thoroughly of any debris. Failure to do so could result in contamination and damage to the power steering system components. - Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the power steering gear retaining bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the power steering hose assembly clip retaining bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the power steering hose assembly clip retaining bolts to 9 N.m (79 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the power steering hose assembly to the power steering pump.
Tighten: Tighten the power steering hose connection to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
- Fill the power steering pump reservoir to the appropriate level.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.