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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Replace the O-ring seal.
  1. Install a NEW quick connect fitting at the power steering pump.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fitting to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  2. Install the power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting
    GM1878353Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Hand tighten all fittings and retaining clips before finalizing any torques.
  3. Install the power steering pressure hose fitting (1) to the steering gear.

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

    4. Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Hose
    GM1878354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the power steering pressure hose (1) to the power steering pump.
  5. Install the right side engine mount/bracket assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
  6. Lower the powertrain into position while aligning the right side engine mount and left side transmission mount into position.
  7. Clip the power steering pressure hose retaining clips (2) into place.
  8. Install the right side engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
  9. Install the left side transmission mount lower nuts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
  10. Install the steering gear heat shield.
  11. Install the right front engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  12. Install the right front tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  14. Remove the remote power steering fluid reservoir bracket and engine support fixture hook.
  15. Connect the remote power steering fluid reservoir and bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  16. Install the remote power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LY7)  or Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LS4) .
  17. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove any drain pans.
  18. Connect the electrical connector at the engine control module ECM.
  19. Connect the electrical harness clip at the UHJB and the coolant housing.
  20. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (L27, LY7) or Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (LS4) .
  21. Install the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side .
  22. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  23. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
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