Pay particular attention to the following on installation:
- In engine compartment clean areas contaminated with fluid.
- Before installing new power steering pump, pour in hydraulic fluid on intake end and crank by hand until fluid emerges on discharge end.
- Replace O-ring on drive shaft of power steering pump.
- Replace oil seals.
- Secure all hose connections with standard hose clamps.
See Parts Catalog
- Install engine bracket and screw on subframe (see SUBFRAME & SUBFRAME BUSHINGS ).
- Install stabilizer bar (STABILIZER BAR & BUSHINGS ).
- Install drive axle. See AXLE SHAFTS - FRONT & REAR .
- Check hydraulic fluid level. See POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING; STEERING SYSTEM, BLEEDING AND CHECKING FOR LEAKS .
- Bleed power steering system. See STEERING SYSTEM, BLEEDING .
- Check power steering system for leaks. See STEERING SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .